The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1920, The Golem: How He Came into the World is a fantasy and horror film directed by Paul Wegener, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.
Who’s in it. The Golem: How He Came into the World stars Paul Wegener as The Golem, Albert Steinrück as Rabbi Loew, Lyda Salmonova as Miriam, the Rabbi's Daughter and Ernst Deutsch as Rabbi Famulus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Golem: How He Came into the World has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golem: How He Came into the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golem: How He Came into the World tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920)?
- In US, The Golem: How He Came into the World is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Golem: How He Came into the World worth watching?
- The Golem: How He Came into the World holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Golem: How He Came into the World?
- The Golem: How He Came into the World stars Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova, Ernst Deutsch and Hans Stürm.
- When was The Golem: How He Came into the World released?
- The Golem: How He Came into the World was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.