Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder (1961) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1961, Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder is a drame film directed by Peter Palitzsch, running about 151 minutes.

What it’s about. During the Thirty Years' War, the camp-follower Anna Fierling, called "Mother Courage", travels the length and breadth of Europe with her covered wagon. She does not care if it's Catholics or Protestants she trades with as long as business thrives. She loses her three children as a result of the war: bold and spirited Eilif, sincere and upright Swiss Cheese and mute Katrin, who saves the children of Halle by beating a drum on a farmstead roof In wartime, the Fierling children's virtues prove to be deadly. Yet, Mother Courage, remains incorrigible. She will not have anyone "spoil the war" for her and so sets out once more after the soldiers with her wagon.

Who’s in it. Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder stars Helene Weigel as Mutter Courage, Heinz Schubert as Schweizerkas, Ernst Busch as Koch and Wolf von Beneckendorff as Obrist, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder tend to enjoy Les Évadés, The Godfather, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.