Erasmus Montanus (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1971, Erasmus Montanus is a notable film, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Danish farmer’s son Rasmus Berg has been given a costly education in Copenhagen, and when he returns, he speaks Latin to his parents, and Latinises his name as Erasmus Montanus. He wants to “dispute”, and goes on to “prove” a number of absurdities, such as that his mother is a rock. He is contrasted to his brother Jacob who is only interested in knowledge which of practical application.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Erasmus Montanus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Erasmus Montanus page.
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- Where can I watch Erasmus Montanus (1971)?
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- Is Erasmus Montanus worth watching?
- Erasmus Montanus holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Erasmus Montanus released?
- Erasmus Montanus was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.