Everyman (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1915, Everyman is a notable film directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the time, it was radical example of symbolist abstraction. Its success inspired a film version, Enhver [Everyman], directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt for Filmfabrikken Danmark. The film, however, was set in a modern-day environment. It depict the moral choice confronting its protagonist at struggle because two attendant spirits, one good and one bad. The protagonist is tempted by dark figure of evil and succumbs, rejecting God and leading a life of iniquity, but he is then haunted by guilty visions until he finally dies, asking God for forgiveness at the last moment.
Who’s in it. Everyman stars Peter S. Andersen as The Evil Spirit, Gudrun Houlberg as Sylvia, Lilly Jansen as The Good Angel and Charles Løwaas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Everyman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everyman page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everyman (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everyman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Everyman worth watching?
- Everyman holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Everyman?
- Everyman stars Peter S. Andersen, Gudrun Houlberg, Lilly Jansen, Charles Løwaas and Peter Malberg.
- When was Everyman released?
- Everyman was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.