Two Worlds (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Two Worlds is a comedy film directed by Gustaf Gründgens, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A foreman’s son and his noble friend, who have voluntarily arrived from Berlin to help out with the harvest, switch their billeting coupons while on the journey, so as to play a trick on the estate owner, who is related to one of them. The wrong boy is asked to sit at the estate owner’s table, while the real relative is pushed off on the servants. And so begins a game of confusion with amusing results.
Who’s in it. Two Worlds stars Ida Wüst as Agnes Bremer-Bratt, Hadrian Maria Netto as Ökonomierat Bremer-Bratt, Marianne Simson as Agnes Bremer-Bratt and Antje Weisgerber as Brigitte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Two Worlds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Worlds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Worlds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Worlds (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Worlds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Worlds worth watching?
- Two Worlds holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Worlds?
- Two Worlds stars Ida Wüst, Hadrian Maria Netto, Marianne Simson, Antje Weisgerber and Max Eckard.
- When was Two Worlds released?
- Two Worlds was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.