His Excellency (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, His Excellency is a drama film directed by Hasse Ekman, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Celebrated elderly Austrian poet opposes nazism, while his daughter admires and falls in love with leading nazi activist, who eventually becomes concentration camp commander with his father-in-law as prisoner.
Who’s in it. His Excellency stars Lars Hanson as His Excellency Herbert von Blankenau, Gunnar Sjöberg as Max Karbe, Elsie Albiin as Elisabeth von Blankenau and Stig Järrel as Major Monk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, His Excellency has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Excellency page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Excellency tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Excellency (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Excellency change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Excellency worth watching?
- His Excellency holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Excellency?
- His Excellency stars Lars Hanson, Gunnar Sjöberg, Elsie Albiin, Stig Järrel and Hugo Björne.
- When was His Excellency released?
- His Excellency was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.