Menschenkind (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1998 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1998, Menschenkind is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 172 minutes. “The past has a life of its own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die ehemalige Sklavin Sethe (Oprah Winfrey) und ihr Leidensgenosse Paul (Danny Glover) werden von einer seltsamen Frau (Thandie Newton) heimgesucht, die die Schrecken der Vergangenheit wieder aufleben lässt.
Who’s in it. Menschenkind stars Oprah Winfrey as Sethe, Danny Glover as Paul D. Garner, Thandiwe Newton as Beloved and LisaGay Hamilton as Younger Sethe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Menschenkind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Menschenkind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Menschenkind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Menschenkind (1998)?
- In USA, Menschenkind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Menschenkind worth watching?
- Menschenkind holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Menschenkind?
- Menschenkind stars Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Thandiwe Newton, LisaGay Hamilton and Albert Hall.
- When was Menschenkind released?
- Menschenkind was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.
