Gertrud (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1964, Gertrud is a drama and romance film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Hopeless romantic Gertrud inhabits a turn-of-the-century milieu of artists and musicians, where she pursues an idealized notion of love that will always elude her. She abandons her distinguished husband and embraces an affair with a young concert pianist, who falls short of her desire for lasting affection. When an old lover returns to her life, fresh disappointments follow, and Gertrud must try to come to terms with reality.
Who’s in it. Gertrud stars Nina Pens Rode as Gertrud, Bendt Rothe as Gustav Kanning, Ebbe Rode as Gabriel Lidman and Baard Owe as Erland Jansson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Gertrud has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gertrud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gertrud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gertrud (1964)?
- In US, Gertrud is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gertrud worth watching?
- Gertrud holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gertrud?
- Gertrud stars Nina Pens Rode, Bendt Rothe, Ebbe Rode, Baard Owe and Axel Strøbye.
- When was Gertrud released?
- Gertrud was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.