The Golem: How He Came into the World
1920, German. Directed by Carl Boese & Paul Wegener.
In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Carl BoeseDirector
- Paul WegenerDirector
- Paul WegenerThe Golem
- Albert SteinrückRabbi Loew
- Lyda SalmonovaMiriam, the Rabbi's Daughter
- Ernst DeutschRabbi Famulus
- Hans StürmRabbi Jehuda, the Elder of the Community
- Max KronertTemple Servant
- Otto GebührEmperor
- Dore PaetzoldEmperor's Concubine
- Lothar MüthelKnight Florian
- Greta SchröderYoung Woman with Rose
- Loni NestLittle Girl
- Carl EbertTemple Servant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1920
- Original title
- Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen
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What The Golem: How He Came into the World is based on
The Golem: How He Came into the World is based on The Golem, a 1915 novel by Gustav Meyrink.
Novel · 1915
The Golem
By Gustav Meyrink
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The Golem: How He Came into the World: quick answers
What should I watch before The Golem: How He Came into the World?
Watch The Golem (1915) and The Golem and the Dancing Girl (1917) first.
Is The Golem: How He Came into the World worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 251 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Golem: How He Came into the World?
The Golem: How He Came into the World runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Golem: How He Came into the World have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Golem: How He Came into the World on?
The Golem: How He Came into the World is streaming on Bloodstream in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Golem: How He Came into the World?
If you liked The Golem: How He Came into the World, try The Unhealer, The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It, Nosferatu.
Who directed The Golem: How He Came into the World?
The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) was directed by Carl Boese and Paul Wegener and stars Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova.
What is The Golem: How He Came into the World based on?
The Golem: How He Came into the World is based on The Golem, a 1915 novel by Gustav Meyrink.