Uli der Knecht (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1954, Uli der Knecht is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Franz Schnyder, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The film traces Uli's progress from his humble peasant surroundings to the homes of the wealthy and prominent. The characterizations are convincing, and the comic interludes surprisingly subtle and believable for a Swiss film. The no-star cast doomed Uli Der Knecht from the start so far as American distribution was concerned. It was another matter in Switzerland, where the film was one of the year's top moneymakers. Uli der Knecht was based on a novel by Jeremias Gottbelf.
Who’s in it. Uli der Knecht stars Hannes Schmidhauser as Uli, Emil Hegetschweiler as Joggeli, Glunggenbauer, Liselotte Pulver as Vreneli and Heinrich Gretler as Johannes, Bodenbauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Uli der Knecht has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uli der Knecht page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uli der Knecht tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uli der Knecht (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Uli der Knecht change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Uli der Knecht worth watching?
- Uli der Knecht holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uli der Knecht?
- Uli der Knecht stars Hannes Schmidhauser, Emil Hegetschweiler, Liselotte Pulver, Heinrich Gretler and Hedda Koppé.
- When was Uli der Knecht released?
- Uli der Knecht was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.