A Free Woman (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, A Free Woman is a drama film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A divorced woman in her thirties fights a losing battle in Munich to attain belated self-fulfillment. The die is cast in a briskly impersonal society geared to male dominance and early training for career women.
Who’s in it. A Free Woman stars Margarethe von Trotta as Elisabeth Junker, Friedhelm Ptok as Hans-Helmut Junker, Martin Lüttge as Oskar Merz and Ruth Hellberg as Mutter Elisabeth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Free Woman 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 A Free Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Free Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Free Woman (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Free Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Free Woman worth watching?
- A Free Woman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Free Woman?
- A Free Woman stars Margarethe von Trotta, Friedhelm Ptok, Martin Lüttge, Ruth Hellberg and Georg Marischka.
- When was A Free Woman released?
- A Free Woman was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.