The Golem
1915, German. Directed by Paul Wegener & Henrik Galeen.
This mostly lost film is often confused with director Paul Wegener third and readily available interpretation of the legend; Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920). In this version of the golem legend, the golem, a clay statue brought to life by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to save the Jews from the ongoing brutal persecution by the city's rulers, is found in the rubble of an old synagogue in the 20th century. Brought to life by an antique dealer, the golem is used as a menial servant. Eventually falling in love with the dealer's wife, it goes on a murderous rampage when its love for her goes unanswered.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Golem Trilogy
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1915
- Original title
- Der Golem
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen
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The Golem: quick answers
What comes after The Golem?
Next in the series: The Golem and the Dancing Girl (1917) and The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920).
Is The Golem worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Golem?
The Golem runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does The Golem have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Golem. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Golem parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Golem yet.
Which OTT platform is The Golem on?
The Golem isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 January 1915. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Golem?
If you liked The Golem, try The Golem: How He Came into the World, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, The Last Voyage of the Demeter.
Who directed The Golem?
The Golem (1915) was directed by Paul Wegener and Henrik Galeen and stars Paul Wegener, Rudolf Blümner, Carl Ebert.