Scharnhorst (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Scharnhorst is a drama series.
What it’s about. Gerhard von Scharnhorst, who came from a family of small farmers in Lower Saxony, embarked on a military career and became an important Prussian general. Together with Baron vom Stein, he reformed the Prussian army. After initial resistance, this also met with the approval of King Frederick William III. The story focuses on the last and most important phase of Scharnhorst's life: 1806 to 1813, with all the ups and downs that this great German experienced. For the first time, the life of the Prussian reformer is traced, the period up to the popular uprising of 1813 and the Russian-German allyship in arms against Napoleon's occupying army are brought to mind.
Who’s in it. Scharnhorst stars Horst Drinda as Gerhard von Scharnhorst, Dietrich Körner as Karl Freiherr von Stein, Regina Beyer as Luise and Ezard Haußmann as Baron von der Marwitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Scharnhorst 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 Scharnhorst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scharnhorst tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scharnhorst (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scharnhorst change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scharnhorst worth watching?
- Scharnhorst holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scharnhorst?
- Scharnhorst stars Horst Drinda, Dietrich Körner, Regina Beyer, Ezard Haußmann and Monika Woytowicz.
- When was Scharnhorst released?
- Scharnhorst was released in 1978.