Kolberg (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1945, Kolberg is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Veit Harlan, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. During Napoleon's victorious campaign in Germany, the city of Kolberg gets isolated from the retreating Prussian forces. The population of Kolberg refuses to capitulate and organizes the resistance against the French army, which immediately submits the city to massive bombardments.
Who’s in it. Kolberg stars Heinrich George as Nettelbeck, Kristina Söderbaum as Maria, Horst Caspar as Gneisenau and Gustav Diessl as Schill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kolberg 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 Kolberg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kolberg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kolberg (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kolberg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kolberg worth watching?
- Kolberg holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kolberg?
- Kolberg stars Heinrich George, Kristina Söderbaum, Horst Caspar, Gustav Diessl and Paul Wegener.
- When was Kolberg released?
- Kolberg was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.