Die schöne Wilhelmine (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 1984, Die schöne Wilhelmine is a drama series.
What it’s about. Wilhelmine Enke, the daughter of a trumpeter, becomes the mistress of Crown Prince Frederick William II, the successor to Frederick the Great. The fact that the beautiful Wilhelmine is of common birth makes the love between her and the portly Frederick William a problem. So Frederick William marries her off to a valet and keeps her close to him. Later, he elevates her to the nobility and makes her Countess Lichtenau. After his death, she is put on trial for high treason, but the case is unsuccessful. She spends her twilight years in a small cottage near Berlin.
Who’s in it. Die schöne Wilhelmine stars Anja Kruse as Wilhelmine, Rainer Hunold as Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm, Johannes Heesters as Marshall Keith and Jean-Claude Brialy as Casanova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Die schöne Wilhelmine 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 Die schöne Wilhelmine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die schöne Wilhelmine tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die schöne Wilhelmine (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die schöne Wilhelmine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die schöne Wilhelmine worth watching?
- Die schöne Wilhelmine 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 Die schöne Wilhelmine?
- Die schöne Wilhelmine stars Anja Kruse, Rainer Hunold, Johannes Heesters, Jean-Claude Brialy and Beatrice Richter.
- When was Die schöne Wilhelmine released?
- Die schöne Wilhelmine was released in 1984.