Uncle Kruger (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1941, Uncle Kruger is a war and history film directed by Hans Steinhoff, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Ohm Krüger (English: Uncle Krüger) is a 1941 German biographical film directed by Hans Steinhoff and starring Emil Jannings, Lucie Höflich and Werner Hinz. The film depicts the life of the South African politician Paul Kruger and his eventual defeat by the British during the Boer War. It was the first film to be awarded the 'Film of the Nation' award. It was re-released in 1944
Who’s in it. Uncle Kruger stars Emil Jannings as Ohm (Paul)Krüger, Lucie Höflich as Sanna Krüger, Werner Hinz as Jan Krüger and Gisela Uhlen as Petra, seine Frau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Uncle Kruger has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Kruger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Kruger tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Kruger (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uncle Kruger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Uncle Kruger worth watching?
- Uncle Kruger holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Uncle Kruger?
- Uncle Kruger stars Emil Jannings, Lucie Höflich, Werner Hinz, Gisela Uhlen and Ernst Schröder.
- When was Uncle Kruger released?
- Uncle Kruger was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.