David Golder (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1931, David Golder is a drama film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. David is a poor but ambitious Polish Jew who reinvents himself as a powerful New York business magnate. After gaining wealth, he relocates to Paris, only to have his selfish and demanding wife squander his fortune.
Who’s in it. David Golder stars Harry Baur as David Golder, Paule Andral as Gloria, Jackie Monnier as Joyce and Jean Bradin as Prinz Alec, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, David Golder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David Golder page.
If you liked it. Fans of David Golder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David Golder (1931)?
- In US, David Golder is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is David Golder worth watching?
- David Golder holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David Golder?
- David Golder stars Harry Baur, Paule Andral, Jackie Monnier, Jean Bradin and Gaston Jacquet.
- When was David Golder released?
- David Golder was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.