The Mortal Storm (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1940, The Mortal Storm is a drama film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 100 minutes. “The Most Exciting Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. When the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Brietner, a family friend is caught up in the turmoil.
Who’s in it. The Mortal Storm stars Margaret Sullavan as Freya Roth, James Stewart as Martin Breitner, Robert Young as Fritz Marberg and Frank Morgan as Professor Victor Roth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Mortal Storm has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mortal Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mortal Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mortal Storm (1940)?
- In US, The Mortal Storm is available to stream on YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mortal Storm worth watching?
- The Mortal Storm holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mortal Storm?
- The Mortal Storm stars Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan and Robert Stack.
- When was The Mortal Storm released?
- The Mortal Storm was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.