Frieda (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1947, Frieda is a drama and war film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 98 minutes. “The film that puts the question - Would YOU take Frieda into YOUR Home?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young German girl marries an Englishman and moves into his family's household during the last days of World War II. The family and community have conflicting feelings about her presence in the community, and as a result, the family is forced to face their own moral code as they deal with their own prejudices and fears about the seemingly innocent German girl. The war ends, and she finally seems to be accepted into the family and community when her Nazi brother shows up to create havoc.
Who’s in it. Frieda stars David Farrar as Robert Dawson, Glynis Johns as Judy Dawson, Mai Zetterling as Frieda and Flora Robson as Nell Dawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Frieda has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frieda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frieda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frieda (1947)?
- In GB, Frieda is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frieda worth watching?
- Frieda holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Frieda?
- Frieda stars David Farrar, Glynis Johns, Mai Zetterling, Flora Robson and Albert Lieven.
- When was Frieda released?
- Frieda was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.