Jail Bait (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Jail Bait is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Franz Xaver Kroetz's play, which is in turn based on a true story, this film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder tells the story of a very young girl who, after persuading a local boy to become her lover, induces the anger of her father, whose incestuous sexual attentions to her have grown unbearable.
Who’s in it. Jail Bait stars Harry Baer as Franz Bermeier, Eva Mattes as Hanni Schneider, Ruth Drexel as Hilda Schneider and Irm Hermann as Polizeibeamtin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jail Bait 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 Jail Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jail Bait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jail Bait (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jail Bait change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jail Bait worth watching?
- Jail Bait holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jail Bait?
- Jail Bait stars Harry Baer, Eva Mattes, Ruth Drexel, Irm Hermann and Klaus Löwitsch.
- When was Jail Bait released?
- Jail Bait was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.