Sarah (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1987, Sarah is a drama film directed by Reginald Puhl, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of her husband, Sarah gets caught up in the wheels of the "most sinful mile in the world," Hamburg's Kiez. In this ruthless machinery that produces nothing but violence, money and lust, the sensitive Sarah tries to adapt emotionlessly. It is a long and hard process of acclimation, but eventually the business of love becomes a profession for Sarah. The power of money holds her captive. And the more she succeeds in increasing her value in the milieu, the more she distances herself from her past bourgeois world - along with her concepts of love, decency and morality. An affair almost becomes her undoing. Sarah flees deeper into the labyrinth - onto the path of venal masochism. She becomes a whip-wielding dominatrix in the notorious Herbertstraße. Now the others are the victims, but Sarah almost loses her mind...
Who’s in it. Sarah stars Gunhild Branchart as Julia, Maria Schulenburg as Kris, Ralph Winkler as Mark and Monica Burrasch as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Sarah has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarah (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sarah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sarah worth watching?
- Sarah holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sarah?
- Sarah stars Gunhild Branchart, Maria Schulenburg, Ralph Winkler, Monica Burrasch and Britta Schmerse.
- When was Sarah released?
- Sarah was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.