Morituri (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1948, Morituri is a drama and war film directed by Eugen York, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. As the end of the Second World War approaches and the Soviet Red Army is advancing, a group of concentration camp inmates is helped to escape by a Polish doctor. They hide in a wood where they meet other fugitives, who have been there for months, constantly in fear of being discovered. Out of fear of the German army patrols, they do not dare to leave the forest, even as the food supplies run low.
Who’s in it. Morituri stars Walter Richter as Dr. Leon Bronek, Winnie Markus as Maria Bronek, Lotte Koch as Lydia, die Polin and Hilde Körber as die Irre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Morituri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Morituri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Morituri tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Morituri (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Morituri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Morituri worth watching?
- Morituri holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Morituri?
- Morituri stars Walter Richter, Winnie Markus, Lotte Koch, Hilde Körber and Carl-Heinz Schroth.
- When was Morituri released?
- Morituri was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.