The Pied Piper (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1942, The Pied Piper is a drama and war film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 87 minutes. “It's all heart and thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Englishman Mr. Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting off to try and get back home he is persuaded to take along the two Cavanaugh children, and as his journey progresses his family keeps growing in size. Once in German-occupied northern France a new problem arises — the risk of being heard speaking English.
Who’s in it. The Pied Piper stars Monty Woolley as John Sidney Howard, Roddy McDowall as Ronnie Cavanaugh, Anne Baxter as Nicole Rougeron and Otto Preminger as Major Diessen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Pied Piper 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 Pied Piper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pied Piper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pied Piper (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pied Piper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pied Piper worth watching?
- The Pied Piper holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pied Piper?
- The Pied Piper stars Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, Anne Baxter, Otto Preminger and J. Carrol Naish.
- When was The Pied Piper released?
- The Pied Piper was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.