The Marriage of Maria Braun
Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
About The Marriage of Maria Braun
The Marriage of Maria Braun is a 1979 German-language drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The cast is led by Hanna Schygulla, Klaus Löwitsch, Ivan Desny. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
The Marriage of Maria Braun was produced by Albatros Filmproduktion, Fengler Films, and Filmverlag der Autoren and made in Germany. It was released on March 23, 1979.
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers
- Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer
- Release date
- March 23, 1979
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Albatros Filmproduktion, Fengler Films, Filmverlag der Autoren
The Marriage of Maria Braun cast & crew
The Marriage of Maria Braun was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and written by Pea Fröhlich and Peter Märthesheimer.
The cast features Hanna Schygulla as Maria Braun, Klaus Löwitsch as Hermann Braun, Ivan Desny as Karl Oswald, George Eagles as Bill, Gisela Uhlen as Mother, and Elisabeth Trissenaar as Betti Klenze.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peer Raben, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by Michael Fengler and Hanns Eckelkamp.
Is The Marriage of Maria Braun worth watching?
The Marriage of Maria Braun holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 300 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Marriage of Maria Braun is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Marriage of Maria Braun
Hanna Schygulla
Maria Braun
Klaus Löwitsch
Hermann Braun
Ivan Desny
Karl Oswald
George Eagles
Bill
Gisela Uhlen
Mother
Elisabeth Trissenaar
Betti Klenze
Gottfried John
Willi Klenze
Hark Bohm
Senkenberg
Günter Lamprecht
Hans Wetzel
Lilo Pempeit
Frau Ehmke
Michael Ballhaus
Counsel
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peddler
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The Marriage of Maria Braun — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Marriage of Maria Braun in United States?
The Marriage of Maria Braun is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Marriage of Maria Braun on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Marriage of Maria Braun is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Marriage of Maria Braun in?
The Marriage of Maria Braun is originally in German, with audio tracks including French, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The Marriage of Maria Braun runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Marriage of Maria Braun rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 300 ratings.
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