Die schwache Stunde (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1943, Die schwache Stunde is a comedy film directed by Vladimír Slavínský, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Marion Austerlitz is a stubborn person, much to the chagrin of her husband, Dr. Fritz Austerlitz. There's constantly some kind of excitement going on in their house: this time, Marion takes in a barking dog, much against the wishes of her husband; that time she's harrasses the old servant; then countless traffic tickets from the police come in the mail; or high bills for extravagant huts are delivered by the mailman. Finally, Fritz blows a fuse. In the presence of his friend, Professor Endres, and Marion's mother, a big fight breaks out between the couple.
Who’s in it. Die schwache Stunde stars Hilde Hildebrand as Roxy, Fritz Odemar as Tenor Valentin, Paul Richter as Dr. Fritz Austerlitz and Hannelore Schroth as Marion Austerlitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Die schwache Stunde has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die schwache Stunde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die schwache Stunde tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die schwache Stunde (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die schwache Stunde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die schwache Stunde worth watching?
- Die schwache Stunde holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die schwache Stunde?
- Die schwache Stunde stars Hilde Hildebrand, Fritz Odemar, Paul Richter, Hannelore Schroth and Hilde von Stolz.
- When was Die schwache Stunde released?
- Die schwache Stunde was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.