Marianne and Juliane
Germany, 1968: The priest's daughters Marianna and Juliane both fight for changes in society, like making abortion legal. However their means are totally different: while Juliane's committed as a reporter, her sister joins a terroristic organization. After she's caught by the police and put into isolation jail, Juliane remains as her last connection to the rest of the world. Although she doesn't accept her sister's arguments and her boyfriend Wolfgang doesn't want her to, Juliane keeps on helping her sister. She begins to question the way her sister is treated.
Where to watch Marianne and Juliane in United States
KanopyClick a service to open Marianne and Juliane there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Marianne and Juliane streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About Marianne and Juliane
Marianne and Juliane is a 1981 German-language drama film directed by Margarethe von Trotta. The cast is led by Jutta Lampe, Barbara Sukowa, Ina Robinski. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Marianne and Juliane was produced by Sender Freies Berlin and Neue Bioskop Film and made in Germany. It was released on September 4, 1981, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Writers
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Release date
- September 4, 1981
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Sender Freies Berlin, Neue Bioskop Film
Marianne and Juliane cast & crew
Marianne and Juliane was directed by Margarethe von Trotta and written by Margarethe von Trotta.
The cast features Jutta Lampe as Juliane, Barbara Sukowa as Marianne, Ina Robinski as Juliane (child), Julia Biedermann as Marianne (child), Rüdiger Vogler as Wolfgang, and Doris Schade as Mother.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Franz Rath and it was produced by Eberhard Junkersdorf.
Is Marianne and Juliane worth watching?
Marianne and Juliane holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 81 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Marianne and Juliane is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Marianne and Juliane
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Cast of Marianne and Juliane
Jutta Lampe
Juliane
Barbara Sukowa
Marianne
Ina Robinski
Juliane (child)
Julia Biedermann
Marianne (child)
Rüdiger Vogler
Wolfgang
Doris Schade
Mother
Vérénice Rudolph
Sabine
Luc Bondy
Werner
Franz Rudnick
Father
Hannelore Minkus
Class teacher
Felix Moeller
Rolf
Satan Deutscher
Marianne's smoking friend
Marianne and Juliane — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Marianne and Juliane in United States?
Marianne and Juliane is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Marianne and Juliane on Kanopy?
Yes — Marianne and Juliane is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Marianne and Juliane in?
Marianne and Juliane is originally in German, with audio tracks including Italian, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Marianne and Juliane?
Marianne and Juliane runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Marianne and Juliane rated?
Marianne and Juliane is rated 15. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 81 ratings.
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