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Everyman (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film

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Released in 1961, Everyman is a drama film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Everyman (German: Jedermann) is a 1961 Austrian drama film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt, based on the play written by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The film was selected as the Austrian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 34th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.

Who’s in it. Everyman stars Ewald Balser as Die Stimme des Herrn, Walther Reyer as Jedermann, Paula Wessely as Glaube and Sonja Sutter as Gute Werke, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everyman page.

If you liked it. Fans of Everyman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Everyman (1961)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everyman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Everyman?
Everyman stars Ewald Balser, Walther Reyer, Paula Wessely, Sonja Sutter and Ellen Schwiers.
When was Everyman released?
Everyman was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.