Wienerbarnet (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1941, Wienerbarnet is a family film, running about 83 minutes. “Vi befinder os i en lille Heurigen-Café i Wien.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vi befinder os i en lille Heurigen-Café i Wien. Den unger sanger Fritz Hertzgruber (Max Hansen Sen.) stifter bekendtskab med en ung dansk forfatter, Jesper Ellekilde (Jens Asby), og de to unge mennesker bliver straks venner. Fritz har nemlig som "Wienerbarn" været i Danmark og er nu et ivrigt medlem af Wienerbørnenes egen klub. Aftenen efter finder finder klubbens årlige lodtrækning om en rejse til Danmark sted, og Fritz bliver den heldige - omend af omveje. Fritz og Jesper følges ad til Danmark, hvor Fritz glæder sig voldsomt til gensynet med sine plejeforældre, komponisten Emilius Andersen (Richard Christensen) og hans kone (Helga Frier). De var de sødeste mennesker overfor deres Wienerbarn, og deres hjem står i Fritz' hukommelse som indbegrebet af idyl og harmoni.
Who’s in it. Wienerbarnet stars Max Hansen as Fritz Hertzgruber, Jens Asby as Jesper Ellekilde, Richard Christensen as Emilius Andersen, fuldmægtig and Helga Frier as Frida, Emilius' kone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Wienerbarnet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wienerbarnet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wienerbarnet tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wienerbarnet (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wienerbarnet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wienerbarnet worth watching?
- Wienerbarnet holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wienerbarnet?
- Wienerbarnet stars Max Hansen, Jens Asby, Richard Christensen, Helga Frier and Lise Thomsen.
- When was Wienerbarnet released?
- Wienerbarnet was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.