History Lessons (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, History Lessons is a drama film directed by Jean-Marie Straub, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in contemporary Rome, the film shows through a series of encounters with “ancient” Romans, how the economic and political manipulation by ancient Roman society led to Caesar’s dictatorship. - British Film Institute
Who’s in it. History Lessons stars Gottfried Bold as Der Bankier, Johann Unterpertinger as Der Bauer, Henri Ludwigg as Der Anwalt and Carl Vaillant as Der Dichter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, History Lessons 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 History Lessons page.
If you liked it. Fans of History Lessons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch History Lessons (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for History Lessons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is History Lessons worth watching?
- History Lessons holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in History Lessons?
- History Lessons stars Gottfried Bold, Johann Unterpertinger, Henri Ludwigg, Carl Vaillant and Benedikt Zulauf.