Werther (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Werther is a drama and romance film directed by Pilar Miró, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. This adaptation of Geothe's The Sorrows of Young Werther offers a chilly and remote view of love and its passions. The setting is changed to Spain, and Werther (Eusebio Poncela) has taken a job tutoring the son of an estranged husband and wife. The boy's mother is a surgeon and therefore a rather uncommon woman for her society. She and Werther gradually become romantically involved, and his feelings for her begin to run much deeper than is apparent on the surface.
Who’s in it. Werther stars Eusebio Poncela as Werther, Mercedes Sampietro as Carlota, Féodor Atkine as Alberto and Vicky Peña as Beatriz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Werther 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 Werther page.
If you liked it. Fans of Werther tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Werther (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Werther change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Werther worth watching?
- Werther holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Werther?
- Werther stars Eusebio Poncela, Mercedes Sampietro, Féodor Atkine, Vicky Peña and Luis Hostalot.
- When was Werther released?
- Werther was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.