Der Haustyrann (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1959, Der Haustyrann is a comedy film directed by Hans Deppe, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Cafe owner Paul Perlacher is a real pig: not only are his daughter and sister Trude embarrassed constantly by his disgusting behavior, but his tenants are subjected to every legal trick under the Sun to get them to move out. Nevertheless, Amalie Hartning's a stubborn woman and can take care of herself well when it comes to her tyrannical landlord. If that weren't enough for Paul, his daughter's gone and fallen in love with the nephew of this pain in rear! And when Paul's ordered to jail by the courts, that really is the last straw.
Who’s in it. Der Haustyrann stars Heinz Erhardt as Paul Perlacher, Helga Martin as Inge Perlacher, Grethe Weiser as Amalie Hartung and Peter Vogel as Hannes Hartung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Der Haustyrann 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 Der Haustyrann page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Haustyrann tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Haustyrann (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Haustyrann change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Haustyrann worth watching?
- Der Haustyrann holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Haustyrann?
- Der Haustyrann stars Heinz Erhardt, Helga Martin, Grethe Weiser, Peter Vogel and Rudolf Platte.
- When was Der Haustyrann released?
- Der Haustyrann was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.