When the Grapes Ripen (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1919, When the Grapes Ripen is a drama film directed by Josef Stein, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. The cooper's daughter, Zsuzsi, is being wooed by Peter. Her father doesn't want to hear a word of it, as Peter drinks heavily. Before God, Peter vows never to drink again, and thus wins the hand of Zsuzsi. Peter becomes a hard-working man, earning the envy of the whole village. A conspiracy ensues-- the men get him drunk, and soon, Peter's life spirals out of control.
Who’s in it. When the Grapes Ripen stars László Bakó as Földesúr, Dezsõ Bánóczi as András gazda, Viktor Costa as Péter and Ilona Dömötör as A földesúr felesége, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When the Grapes Ripen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Grapes Ripen page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Grapes Ripen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Grapes Ripen (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Grapes Ripen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Grapes Ripen worth watching?
- When the Grapes Ripen holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Grapes Ripen?
- When the Grapes Ripen stars László Bakó, Dezsõ Bánóczi, Viktor Costa, Ilona Dömötör and Elemér Erdõdy.
- When was When the Grapes Ripen released?
- When the Grapes Ripen was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.