08/15 at Home (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1955, 08/15 at Home is a drama and war film directed by Paul May, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The third part of Paul May′s "08/15" trilogy based on the novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst takes place shortly before the end of World War II: In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch who had risen to the rank of lieutenant in the meantime is left to its own devices to a large extent. They hope to be able to wait for the end of the war without having to encounter any combat operations. At the same time, Asch tries to prevent high-level Nazi officers from disappearing unnoticed and from cashing in on the chaotic circumstances.
Who’s in it. 08/15 at Home stars Joachim Fuchsberger as Gefreiter Asch, O.E. Hasse as Generalmajor v. Plönies, Hannes Schiel as Oberst Hauk and Gustav Knuth as Major Hinrichsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, 08/15 at Home has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 08/15 at Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of 08/15 at Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 08/15 at Home (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 08/15 at Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 08/15 at Home worth watching?
- 08/15 at Home holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 08/15 at Home?
- 08/15 at Home stars Joachim Fuchsberger, O.E. Hasse, Hannes Schiel, Gustav Knuth and Emmerich Schrenk.
- When was 08/15 at Home released?
- 08/15 at Home was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.