Derailed (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, Derailed is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr., running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman of good family is driven into one of thieves and prostitutes and ends in suicide.
Who’s in it. Derailed stars Poul Reumert as Professor Bøgh, Illona Wieselmann as Esther Berthelsen, Ebbe Rode as Janus Jensen and Johannes Meyer as Organisten 'Bessefar', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Derailed 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 Derailed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Derailed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Derailed (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Derailed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Derailed worth watching?
- Derailed holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Derailed?
- Derailed stars Poul Reumert, Illona Wieselmann, Ebbe Rode, Johannes Meyer and Ib Schønberg.
- When was Derailed released?
- Derailed was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.