Rip Van Winkle (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1914, Rip Van Winkle is a notable film directed by Edwin Middleton, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different. This is a charming story about how America changed due to the cival war, only in a different and more subtle way than ever told before.
Who’s in it. Rip Van Winkle stars Thomas Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Rip Van Winkle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rip Van Winkle page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rip Van Winkle (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rip Van Winkle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rip Van Winkle worth watching?
- Rip Van Winkle holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rip Van Winkle?
- Rip Van Winkle stars Thomas Jefferson.