Lemmings (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 1979, Lemmings is a drama series.
What it’s about. This two-part drama examines the fate of the generation of Austrians which came of age after World War II. The first part, "Arcadia," depicts the generational gap between 1950s teenagers and their parents, while the second part, "Injuries," shows this same group of characters twenty years later as they have grown up to become dysfunctional and suicidal adults. Regarded as the most significant of Michael Haneke’s early works, "Lemmings" contains incipient treatments of many of the themes he would later elaborate on in his theatrical features.
Who’s in it. Lemmings stars Regina Sattler as Evi Wasner, Christian Ingomar as Christian Beranek, Eva Linder as Sigrid Leuwen and Paulus Manker as Sigurd Leuwen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Lemmings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lemmings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lemmings tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lemmings (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lemmings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lemmings worth watching?
- Lemmings holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lemmings?
- Lemmings stars Regina Sattler, Christian Ingomar, Eva Linder, Paulus Manker and Christian Spatzek.
- When was Lemmings released?
- Lemmings was released in 1979.