Let Me Go (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Let Me Go is a drama film directed by Polly Steele, running about 100 minutes. “Four generations. One horrible truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is set in the year 2000 following not only Helga and Traudi's journeys but the next two generations and how Beth, Helga's daughter and Emily her granddaughter are confronted with the long-term effects of Traudi's leaving. When Helga receives a letter telling her that Traudi is close to death, it is Emily with whom Helga shares the truth. Emily volunteers to accompany her to Vienna to meet the great-grandmother she thought was dead, and experience the unraveling of the darkest of family secrets.
Who’s in it. Let Me Go stars Lucy Boynton as Emily, Juliet Stevenson as Helga, Karin Bertling as Traudi and Jodhi May as Beth, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let Me Go page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let Me Go tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let Me Go (2018)?
- In GB, Let Me Go is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Let Me Go?
- Let Me Go stars Lucy Boynton, Juliet Stevenson, Karin Bertling, Jodhi May and Stanley Weber.