The Standard (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, The Standard is an action, war and romance film directed by Ottokar Runze, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. During the final days of the First World War, Officer Menis does his duty in defending the battle flag of the defeated Austro-Hungarian empire, while his fellow troops, a motley gang recruited from several different countries not loyal to the royal family, simply try to survive by any means possible.
Who’s in it. The Standard stars Simon Ward as Fähnrich Herbert Menis, Siegfried Rauch as Botenlauben, Gerd Böckmann as Anschütz and Robert Hoffmann as Koch Klein, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Standard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Standard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Standard (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Standard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Standard?
- The Standard stars Simon Ward, Siegfried Rauch, Gerd Böckmann, Robert Hoffmann and Jon Finch.
- When was The Standard released?
- The Standard was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.