We Make Music (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1942, We Make Music is a comedy and romance film directed by Helmut Käutner, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Caught at the window just before an air-raid warning (WWII) composer Paul tells how he met his wive Anni, a revue star and song writer, how he handled the courtship and the early years of his marriage, inspite of some professional conflicts - his operas were flops, while his wive had one success after the other - they finally found out how they could help each other.

Who’s in it. We Make Music stars Ilse Werner as Anni Pichler, Viktor de Kowa as Karl Zimmermann, Georg Thomalla as Franz Sperling and Grethe Weiser as Monika Bratzberger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, We Make Music has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Make Music page.

If you liked it. Fans of We Make Music tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch We Make Music (1942)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Make Music change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is We Make Music worth watching?
We Make Music holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in We Make Music?
We Make Music stars Ilse Werner, Viktor de Kowa, Georg Thomalla, Grethe Weiser and Wilhelm Bendow.
When was We Make Music released?
We Make Music was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.