The Beaver Coat (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, The Beaver Coat is a comedy and drama film directed by Erich Engel, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Mother Wolffen, a washerwoman, is a woman of principle: A poor man must do what he must to get through life, only he mustn't get caught doing it. All sorts of crooked deals contribute to the improvement of the daily menu and the increase of household funds. When everyone is searching for pensioner Krueger's missing beaverskin coat, Mother Wolffen and her family are calmly enjoying fresh roast venison.
Who’s in it. The Beaver Coat stars Werner Hinz as Friedrich von Wehrhahn, Käthe Haack as Regine von Wehrhahn, Fita Benkhoff as Auguste Wolff and Ingrid Rentsch as Leontine Wolff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Beaver Coat 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 The Beaver Coat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beaver Coat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beaver Coat (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beaver Coat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beaver Coat worth watching?
- The Beaver Coat holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beaver Coat?
- The Beaver Coat stars Werner Hinz, Käthe Haack, Fita Benkhoff, Ingrid Rentsch and Friedrich Gnaß.
- When was The Beaver Coat released?
- The Beaver Coat was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.