Ein schöner Tag (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, Ein schöner Tag is a comedy film directed by Philipp Lothar Mayring.
What it’s about. An attempt to mimic the artistic success of Urlaub auf Ehrenwort and zwei in einer großen Stadt though it's neither romantically nor in a patriotic way as involving. Three soldiers on very short home leave visit Berlin. One isn't from there and runs around with his guide book being perplexed by all the things that are different now. Another visits his wife and his baby. And the third enters a romance due to a mistaken identity which at the end provides a tiny bit of drama in a film which otherwise bends over to show how happy the home front is and supportive of its soldiers. Some nice location shooting, but neither story nor stars amount to much.
Who’s in it. Ein schöner Tag stars Ruth Buchardt as Hilde, Gerhard Dammann as Bürodiener, Erwin Biegel as Friseur and Günther Lüders as Friedrich Schröder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ein schöner Tag has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ein schöner Tag page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ein schöner Tag tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ein schöner Tag (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ein schöner Tag change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ein schöner Tag worth watching?
- Ein schöner Tag holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ein schöner Tag?
- Ein schöner Tag stars Ruth Buchardt, Gerhard Dammann, Erwin Biegel, Günther Lüders and Carsta Löck.