The Farmer Forsworn (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1941, The Farmer Forsworn is a drama film directed by Leopold Hainisch.
What it’s about. After his stepbrother Jacob dies in an accident, farmer Matthias Ferner learns from Paula, Jacob's spouse of many years, that she and her two children will inherit the whole farm. She takes over command immediately, failing to realize that Matthias must feel like her servant. So he searches and destroys his brother's will and even swears perjury in court - but there's a witness he didn't count in.
Who’s in it. The Farmer Forsworn stars Eduard Köck as Matthias Ferner, O.W. Fischer as Franz Ferner, Ludwig Auer as Quirin and Ernst Auer as Jakob Burger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Farmer Forsworn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farmer Forsworn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farmer Forsworn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farmer Forsworn (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Farmer Forsworn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Farmer Forsworn worth watching?
- The Farmer Forsworn holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Farmer Forsworn?
- The Farmer Forsworn stars Eduard Köck, O.W. Fischer, Ludwig Auer, Ernst Auer and Klaus Pohl.
- When was The Farmer Forsworn released?
- The Farmer Forsworn was released in 1941.