The Wandering Image (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1920, The Wandering Image is a drama film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman (Mia May) takes a train to escape from her lover, who is also the father of her daughter, but he has sent her a telegram ensuring that she will never get rid of him. Thus begins a chase that leads into the mountains. There she meets a monk who willgive her all the support she needs. Drama about repentance, guilt and the possibility to achieve redemption through sacrifice.
Who’s in it. The Wandering Image stars Mia May as Irmgard Vanderheit, Hans Marr as Georg Vanderheit / John Vanderheit, Harry Frank and Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Georgs Vetter Wil Brand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Wandering Image 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 Wandering Image page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wandering Image tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wandering Image (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wandering Image change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wandering Image worth watching?
- The Wandering Image holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Wandering Image?
- The Wandering Image stars Mia May, Hans Marr, Harry Frank, Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Loni Nest.
- When was The Wandering Image released?
- The Wandering Image was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.