Peer Gynt (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, Peer Gynt is a drama film directed by Uwe Janson.
What it’s about. Young Peer Gynt returns home once again after unsuccessfully looking for work. His mother already goes to meet him and he describes his alleged adventures to her. In his imagination, he sees himself as a king and escapes reality with his stories. His mother would have liked him to marry Ingrid, with whose dowry they would be well provided for, but Ingrid is promised to Mats and will marry him the very next day. While Peer once again escapes into his world of thoughts while lying in the grass, he is laughed at by the others of the village. They warn him to come to Ingrid's wedding feast, where the whole village is celebrating. But he does not care and there he meets Solvejg, whom he likes very much, but she initially turns away from him. So he kidnaps the bride Ingrid, incurring the wrath of the groom and the rest of the village youth.
Who’s in it. Peer Gynt stars Robert Stadlober as Peer Gynt, Karoline Herfurth as Solvejg, Ulrich Mühe as Der Knopfgiesser and Patrick Güldenberg as Mads, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Peer Gynt 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 Peer Gynt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peer Gynt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peer Gynt (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peer Gynt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peer Gynt worth watching?
- Peer Gynt 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 Peer Gynt?
- Peer Gynt stars Robert Stadlober, Karoline Herfurth, Ulrich Mühe, Patrick Güldenberg and Pegah Ferydoni.
- When was Peer Gynt released?
- Peer Gynt was released in 2006.