The Three from the Filling Station (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1930, The Three from the Filling Station is a comedy and drama film directed by Wilhelm Thiele, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Die Drei von der Tankstelle, meaning The Three from the Gas Station, was advertised as a German operetta when release and with it’s star studded cast would become the forerunner of Musical films. Even today the soundtrack of the comic harmonists is popular in Germany.
Who’s in it. The Three from the Filling Station stars Lilian Harvey as Lilian Cossmann, Heinz Rühmann as Hans, Willy Fritsch as Willy and Oskar Karlweis as Kurt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Three from the Filling Station has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Three from the Filling Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Three from the Filling Station tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Three from the Filling Station (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Three from the Filling Station change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Three from the Filling Station worth watching?
- The Three from the Filling Station holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three from the Filling Station?
- The Three from the Filling Station stars Lilian Harvey, Heinz Rühmann, Willy Fritsch, Oskar Karlweis and Fritz Kampers.
- When was The Three from the Filling Station released?
- The Three from the Filling Station was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.