Watch on the Rhine
1943, English. Directed by Herman Shumlin.
On her lonesome lips a smile.
On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived in Europe for years, visit Sara's wealthy mother near Washington, DC. Kurt secretly works for the anti-Nazi resistance. A visiting Romanian count, becoming aware of this, seeks to blackmail him.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Watch on the Rhine
Watch on the Rhine is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Herman ShumlinDirector
- Bette DavisSara Müller
- Paul LukasKurt Müller
- Geraldine FitzgeraldMarthe de Brancovis
- Lucile WatsonFanny Farrelly
- Beulah BondiAnise
- George CoulourisTeck de Brancovis
- Donald WoodsDavid Farrelly
- Henry DaniellPhili Von Ramme
- Eric RobertsBodo
- Donald BukaJoshua
- Anthony CarusoItalian Man
- Helmut DantineYoung Man
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dashiell Hammett
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Watch on the Rhine: quick answers
Is Watch on the Rhine worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Watch on the Rhine?
Watch on the Rhine runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Watch on the Rhine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Watch on the Rhine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Watch on the Rhine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Watch on the Rhine on?
Watch on the Rhine is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Watch on the Rhine?
If you liked Watch on the Rhine, try 5 Fingers, The Mortal Storm, So Ends Our Night.
Who directed Watch on the Rhine?
Watch on the Rhine (1943) was directed by Herman Shumlin and stars Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald.