Münchhausen (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Münchhausen is a notable film directed by Josef von Báky.
What it’s about. Wanting a lavish production to mark the 25th anniversary of UFA, the German film studio, Joseph Goebbels, director of the Nazi propaganda machine, commissioned an adaptation of Baron von Münchhausen‘s “autobiographical” stories. Baron von Münchhausen (1720-97) was an eccentric figure in European history, whose tall tales about his adventures rival anything to be found in the legends of Paul Bunyan or classic figures like Odysseus. This film recounts some of the episodes from the Baron’s sensational stories, which are set in the world of the 18th century.
Who’s in it. Münchhausen stars Hans Albers as Baron Münchhausen, Wilhelm Bendow as Der Mondmann, Ferdinand Marian as Graf Cagliostro and Käthe Haack as Baronin Münchhausen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Münchhausen 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 Münchhausen page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Münchhausen (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Münchhausen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Münchhausen worth watching?
- Münchhausen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Münchhausen?
- Münchhausen stars Hans Albers, Wilhelm Bendow, Ferdinand Marian, Käthe Haack and Hans Brausewetter.
- When was Münchhausen released?
- Münchhausen was released in 1943.