Pestalozzi's Mountain (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Pestalozzi's Mountain is a drama film directed by Peter von Gunten, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1770s, Swiss farmer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established a school for poor orphaned children in the Aargau. Up to total exhaustion he sacrificed himself for his pedagogical theories. Five years later, the project of the idealistic educator failed after bloody attacks of the French. In retrospect, the disappointed Pestalozzi experiences the last few months with "his" children.
Who’s in it. Pestalozzi's Mountain stars Gian Maria Volonté as Pestalozzi, Rolf Hoppe as Zehender, Heidi Züger as Mädi and Michael Gwisdek as Perrault, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pestalozzi's Mountain 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 Pestalozzi's Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pestalozzi's Mountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pestalozzi's Mountain (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pestalozzi's Mountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pestalozzi's Mountain worth watching?
- Pestalozzi's Mountain holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pestalozzi's Mountain?
- Pestalozzi's Mountain stars Gian Maria Volonté, Rolf Hoppe, Heidi Züger, Michael Gwisdek and Corinna Harfouch.
- When was Pestalozzi's Mountain released?
- Pestalozzi's Mountain was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.