Our Daily Bread (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, Our Daily Bread is a drama film directed by Slatan Dudow, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a family after the Second World War. The petty bourgeois cashier Karl Weber of Berlin observes from a distance how his son Ernst participates in the building of a new socialist society. Karl does not understand Ernst's visions, instead he confides in his other son Harry. However, Harry becomes involved in illicit business and Karl quickly realizes that it would be best to join his son Ernst in the citizen-owned factory.
Who’s in it. Our Daily Bread stars Paul Bildt as Karl Webers, Harry Hindemith as Ernst Webers, Paul Edwin Roth as Harry Webers and Viktoria von Ballasko as Martha, Harry Webers zweite Frau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Our Daily Bread has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Daily Bread page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Daily Bread tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Daily Bread (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Daily Bread change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Daily Bread worth watching?
- Our Daily Bread holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Daily Bread?
- Our Daily Bread stars Paul Bildt, Harry Hindemith, Paul Edwin Roth, Viktoria von Ballasko and Inge Landgut.
- When was Our Daily Bread released?
- Our Daily Bread was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.