The Blue Light (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1976, The Blue Light is a fantasy and family film directed by Iris Gusner, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Hans the farmer is drawn into war as a soldier. Returning from the front, having been defrauded of his pay by his own king, he makes his way home. On his trip, he encounters a witch who asks him to fetch the light from a spring. He keeps it when the witch tries to deceive him and he discovers her foul magic. When the light is ignited, a little man appears who must serve the owner of the light, but it only has power if the owner has faith in himself. His courage bolstered, Hans goes to the king once more to demand his wages be paid.
Who’s in it. The Blue Light stars Viktor Semyonov as Hans, Blanche Kommerell as Anne, Katharina Thalbach as Prinzessin and Fred Delmare as Männlein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Blue Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Light tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Light (1976)?
- In US, The Blue Light is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Light worth watching?
- The Blue Light holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Light?
- The Blue Light stars Viktor Semyonov, Blanche Kommerell, Katharina Thalbach, Fred Delmare and Helmut Straßburger.
- When was The Blue Light released?
- The Blue Light was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.