Homeland (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1938, Homeland is a drama film directed by Carl Froelich, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1885, famous New York Metropolitan Opera singer Maddalena dall' Orto is scheduled to perform at a festival in the German residence of Ilmingen. It soon becomes obvious that she is non other than Magda von Schwartze, who left the town eight years ago against her father's wishes to become a singer.
Who’s in it. Homeland stars Zarah Leander as Magda von Schwartze, Ruth Hellberg as Marie, Heinrich George as Leopold von Schwartze and Lina Carstens as Fränze von Klebs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Homeland has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homeland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homeland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homeland (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homeland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homeland worth watching?
- Homeland holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Homeland?
- Homeland stars Zarah Leander, Ruth Hellberg, Heinrich George, Lina Carstens and Paul Hörbiger.
- When was Homeland released?
- Homeland was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.