Lachende Erben (1933) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1933 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1933, Lachende Erben is a comédie and romance film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. After the death of his uncle, the owner of the Rhine based Bockelmann Sparkling Wine, Peter turns up for the reading of the will. Justus Bockelmann, a producer of mineral water, is confident he will inherit the business, but ‘for reasons of moral rectitude’ he has no intention of running an ‘alcoholic business’. The opening of the will comes as a surprise to all the potential heirs.

Who’s in it. Lachende Erben stars Heinz Rühmann as Peter Frank, Ida Wüst as Britta Bockelmann, Max Adalbert as Justus Bockelmann and Lien Deyers as Gina, Robert Stumms Tochter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Lachende Erben 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 Lachende Erben page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lachende Erben tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Lachende Erben (1933)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lachende Erben change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Lachende Erben worth watching?
Lachende Erben holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lachende Erben?
Lachende Erben stars Heinz Rühmann, Ida Wüst, Max Adalbert, Lien Deyers and Lizzi Waldmüller.
When was Lachende Erben released?
Lachende Erben was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.