The Other Side (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1931, The Other Side is a drama and war film directed by Heinz Paul, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The First World War. The young, English Lieutenant Raleigh is sent to the company of a disillusioned Captain Stanhope. Stanhope is secretly engaged to Raleigh's sister and is intent on protecting his image of an exemplary officer. An attack on the German lines, in which Raleigh also takes part, has turned into a bloody fiasco. Now Raleigh, too, knows the horrors of war, which have already taken their toll on Stanhope.
Who’s in it. The Other Side stars Conrad Veidt as Hauptmann Stanhope, Theodor Loos as Oberleutnant Osborne, Friedrich Ettel as Hauptmann Hardy and Viktor de Kowa as Leutnant Hibbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Other Side 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 The Other Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other Side tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other Side (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Other Side change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Other Side worth watching?
- The Other Side holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Other Side?
- The Other Side stars Conrad Veidt, Theodor Loos, Friedrich Ettel, Viktor de Kowa and Wolfgang Liebeneiner.
- When was The Other Side released?
- The Other Side was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.