The Great Love (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1931, The Great Love is a drama film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Ten years after the end of World War I, Austrian soldier Franz leaves Russia and returns to his village, where he is reunited with Frieda, a woman who believes he is her long-lost son. She seeks him out and greets him with such loving joy, that Franz doesn't have the heart to tell her the truth. He stays with her and when he gets to know his new girlfriend Annie, he begs her to hide his true identity from Annie. Annie, for her part, has seen through this charade already, but chooses to say nothing and to continue to care for Franz.
Who’s in it. The Great Love stars Hansi Niese as Frieda, die Mutter, Attila Hörbiger as Franz, Betty Bird as Annie Huber and Hans Olden as Dr. Theobald Steinlechner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Great Love 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 Great Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Love (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Love worth watching?
- The Great Love holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Love?
- The Great Love stars Hansi Niese, Attila Hörbiger, Betty Bird, Hans Olden and Ferdinand Mayerhofer.
- When was The Great Love released?
- The Great Love was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.