Mr. Emmanuel (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1944, Mr. Emmanuel is a drama film directed by Harold French, running about 97 minutes. “It's Dramatic Dynamite!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly Jewish man from Manchester, travels to Nazi Germany to seek the mother of a young German refugee that has attempted suicide. In Germany, Mr. Emmanuel’s efforts to seek out Hertha Rosenhein are greeted by a wall of silence from the scared Jewish community and anti-Semitic hatred from many Germans.
Who’s in it. Mr. Emmanuel stars Felix Aylmer as Mr. Emmanuel, Greta Gynt as Elsie Silver, Walter Rilla as Brockenburg and Ursula Jeans as Frau Heinkes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mr. Emmanuel 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 Mr. Emmanuel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Emmanuel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Emmanuel (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Emmanuel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Emmanuel worth watching?
- Mr. Emmanuel holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Emmanuel?
- Mr. Emmanuel stars Felix Aylmer, Greta Gynt, Walter Rilla, Ursula Jeans and Peter Mullins.
- When was Mr. Emmanuel released?
- Mr. Emmanuel was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.