The Tobacconist (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, The Tobacconist is a drama and history film directed by Nikolaus Leytner, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, who will become a valuable friend in times of chaos and uncertainty.
Who’s in it. The Tobacconist stars Simon Morzé as Franz Huchel, Bruno Ganz as Sigmund Freud, Johannes Krisch as Otto Trsnjek and Emma Drogunova as Anezka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Tobacconist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $361K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tobacconist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tobacconist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tobacconist (2018)?
- In US, The Tobacconist is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tobacconist worth watching?
- The Tobacconist holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tobacconist?
- The Tobacconist stars Simon Morzé, Bruno Ganz, Johannes Krisch, Emma Drogunova and Karoline Eichhorn.
- When was The Tobacconist released?
- The Tobacconist was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.