The Third Generation (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, The Third Generation is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A wildly anarchic satire of guerrilla terrorism in which a band of leftist radicals inadvertently become puppets of the West German government, which uses them to justify its authoritarian policies.
Who’s in it. The Third Generation stars Harry Baer as Rudolf Mann, Hark Bohm as Gerhard Gast, Margit Carstensen as Petra Vielhaber and Eddie Constantine as P. J. Lurz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Third Generation 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 The Third Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Generation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Generation (1979)?
- In US, The Third Generation is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Third Generation worth watching?
- The Third Generation holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Third Generation?
- The Third Generation stars Harry Baer, Hark Bohm, Margit Carstensen, Eddie Constantine and Jürgen Draeger.
- When was The Third Generation released?
- The Third Generation was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.