Divided Heaven (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, Divided Heaven is a drama and romance film directed by Konrad Wolf, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. After a breakdown, Rita returns to her childhood village in 1961. As she recovers, she remembers the past two years: her love for the chemist Manfred, ten years her senior; how his enthusiasm about his new chemical process turned to bitter disappointment in the face of official rejection; how he escaped to West Berlin a few weeks before the Wall was built and hoped that she would follow him …
Who’s in it. Divided Heaven stars Renate Blume as Rita Seidel, Eberhard Esche as Manfred Herrfurth, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff as Rolf Meternagel and Hilmar Thate as Wendland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Divided Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divided Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divided Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divided Heaven (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Divided Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Divided Heaven worth watching?
- Divided Heaven holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Divided Heaven?
- Divided Heaven stars Renate Blume, Eberhard Esche, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Hilmar Thate and Martin Flörchinger.
- When was Divided Heaven released?
- Divided Heaven was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.