Jugend (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1938, Jugend is a drama film directed by Veit Harlan.
What it’s about. Germany, 1890: Having just gotten his high-school diploma, Hans leaves for Heidelberg to begin his university studies. But first, he wants to visit his uncle, Pastor Hoppe, in the small village of Rosenau. It's here that he again meets his cousin and childhood friend Annie. Annie is the illegitimate child of Pastor Hoppe's sister, who's left the upbringing of her offspring to the man-of-the-cloth. Conservative chaplain Schigorski continually tries to convince Annie to join the nearby cloister and thus "atone" for the sins of her mother. And it's getting more difficult for the fun-loving girl to escape the chaplain's harrassment. When Hans arrives, old feelings of lust come back to the surface.
Who’s in it. Jugend stars Kristina Söderbaum as Ännchen, Eugen Klöpfer as Pfarrer Hoppe, Werner Hinz as Kaplan von Schigorski and Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Maruschka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Jugend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jugend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jugend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jugend (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jugend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jugend worth watching?
- Jugend holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jugend?
- Jugend stars Kristina Söderbaum, Eugen Klöpfer, Werner Hinz, Elisabeth Flickenschildt and Ernst Behmer.
- When was Jugend released?
- Jugend was released in 1938.