Westfront 1918 (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1930, Westfront 1918 is a drama, war and romance film directed by G.W. Pabst, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of German infantrymen of the First World War live out their lives in the trenches of France. They find brief entertainment and relief in a village behind the lines, but primarily terror fills their lives as the attacks on and from the French army ebb and flow. One of the men, Karl, goes home on leave only to discover the degradation forced on his family by wartime poverty. He returns to the lines in time to face an enormous attack by French tanks.
Who’s in it. Westfront 1918 stars Fritz Kampers as Der Bayer, Gustav Diessl as Karl, Hans-Joachim Moebis as Der Student and Claus Clausen as Der Leutnant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Westfront 1918 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Westfront 1918 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westfront 1918 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Westfront 1918 (1930)?
- In US, Westfront 1918 is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Westfront 1918 worth watching?
- Westfront 1918 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Westfront 1918?
- Westfront 1918 stars Fritz Kampers, Gustav Diessl, Hans-Joachim Moebis, Claus Clausen and Gustav Püttjer.
- When was Westfront 1918 released?
- Westfront 1918 was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.