Movie

Watch on the Rhine

“On her lonesome lips a smile.”

★ 6.9(54)19431h 54m

Watch on the Rhine is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Herman Shumlin
Release date: 1943-08-27
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Watch on the Rhine — trailer

About Watch on the Rhine

Watch on the Rhine is a 1943 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Herman Shumlin, starring Bette Davis, Paul Lukas and Geraldine Fitzgerald. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Watch on the Rhine in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Bette Davis

Sara Müller

Paul Lukas

Kurt Müller

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Marte Brankovic

George Coulouris

Teck Brankovic

Lucile Watson

Fanny Farrelly

Beulah Bondi

Anise

Donald Woods

David Farrelly

Henry Daniell

Phili Von Ramme

Eric Roberts

Bodo

Donald Buka

Joshua

Anthony Caruso

Italian Man

Helmut Dantine

Young Man

Themes & keywords

washington dc, usagermanyanti-nazi resistance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Watch on the Rhine in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Watch on the Rhine on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Watch on the Rhine on Netflix?+

Watch on the Rhine is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max.

How long is Watch on the Rhine?+

Watch on the Rhine has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Watch on the Rhine?+

Watch on the Rhine stars Bette Davis, Paul Lukas, Geraldine Fitzgerald, George Coulouris and Lucile Watson.

When did Watch on the Rhine come out?+

Watch on the Rhine is a 1943 movie directed by Herman Shumlin.

What genre is Watch on the Rhine?+

Watch on the Rhine is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Watch on the Rhine?+

Watch on the Rhine was directed by Herman Shumlin.