Watch on the Rhine (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1943, Watch on the Rhine is a thriller and drama film directed by Herman Shumlin, running about 114 minutes. “On her lonesome lips a smile.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived in Europe for years, visit Sara's wealthy mother near Washington, DC. Kurt secretly works for the anti-Nazi resistance. A visiting Romanian count, becoming aware of this, seeks to blackmail him.
Who’s in it. Watch on the Rhine stars Bette Davis as Sara Müller, Paul Lukas as Kurt Müller, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Marte Brankovic and George Coulouris as Teck Brankovic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Watch on the Rhine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Watch on the Rhine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Watch on the Rhine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Watch on the Rhine (1943)?
- In US, Watch on the Rhine is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Watch on the Rhine worth watching?
- Watch on the Rhine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Watch on the Rhine?
- Watch on the Rhine stars Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald, George Coulouris and Lucile Watson.