Der verkaufte Großvater (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Der verkaufte Großvater is a comedy film directed by Joe Stöckel, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The unscrupulous dealer Haslinger has paid off a debt note worth 1000 Mark from the peasant Kreithofer and now wants the man’s farm in return for the debt settlement. Then, suddenly, a rumor pops up that Grandfather Kreithofer is a rich man, who wants to leave his entire estate to his grandchild Lois. Grandpa started the rumor to help his grandson out of the mess, who, as luck would (not) have it, is also in love with Haslinger’s daughter, Ev. But no sooner does Haslinger hear of this rumor, that he wants the old man to move in with him, leave the debt to him and give permission for the kids to marry.
Who’s in it. Der verkaufte Großvater stars Josef Eichheim as Großvater Nikodemus, Oskar Sima as Vater Haslinger, Winnie Markus as Ev Haslinger and Elise Aulinger as Mutter Haslinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Der verkaufte Großvater 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 Der verkaufte Großvater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der verkaufte Großvater tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der verkaufte Großvater (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der verkaufte Großvater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der verkaufte Großvater worth watching?
- Der verkaufte Großvater holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der verkaufte Großvater?
- Der verkaufte Großvater stars Josef Eichheim, Oskar Sima, Winnie Markus, Elise Aulinger and Carl Wery.
- When was Der verkaufte Großvater released?
- Der verkaufte Großvater was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.