Der große König (1942) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1942 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1942, Der große König is a drame, guerre and histoire film directed by Veit Harlan, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casualties, and his army is beginning to crumble. Defeat seems inevitable when a combination of events gives him hope that he may pull victory from the jaws of defeat after all.

Who’s in it. Der große König stars Otto Gebühr as King Frederick II, Kristina Söderbaum as Luise Treskow, Gustav Fröhlich as Sgt. Treskow and Hans Nielsen as Niehoff, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Der große König 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 Der große König page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der große König tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Der große König (1942)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der große König change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Der große König worth watching?
Der große König holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, guerre and histoire. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Der große König?
Der große König stars Otto Gebühr, Kristina Söderbaum, Gustav Fröhlich, Hans Nielsen and Hilde Körber.
When was Der große König released?
Der große König was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.