Broken Lullaby (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1932, Broken Lullaby is a drama and history film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 76 minutes. “Honor Thy Father...And Thy Mother BUT HOW ABOUT OUR ENEMY'S PARENTS? How About His Sweetheart, the Girl We Love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young French soldier in World War I is overcome with guilt when he kills a German soldier who, like himself, is a musically gifted conscript, each having attended the same musical conservatory in France. The fact that the incident occurred in war does not assuage his guilt. He travels to Germany to meet the man's family.
Who’s in it. Broken Lullaby stars Lionel Barrymore as Dr. H. Holderlin, Phillips Holmes as Paul Renard, Nancy Carroll as Fraulein Elsa and Louise Carter as Frau Holderlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Broken Lullaby has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Lullaby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Lullaby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Lullaby (1932)?
- In IN, Broken Lullaby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Lullaby worth watching?
- Broken Lullaby holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Broken Lullaby?
- Broken Lullaby stars Lionel Barrymore, Phillips Holmes, Nancy Carroll, Louise Carter and Lucien Littlefield.
- When was Broken Lullaby released?
- Broken Lullaby was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.