Maria (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Maria is a notable film directed by Einar Heimisson, running about 85 minutes. “Escape, Fate, Hope” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. María has fled her home of Germany in the wake of the aftermath of the second world war and comes to Iceland to work on a farm.
Who’s in it. Maria stars Barbara Auer as Maria, Monica Bleibtreu as Maria's mother, Helga Jónsdóttir as Helga and Arnar Jónsson as Jónas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Maria has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maria page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maria (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maria worth watching?
- Maria holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maria?
- Maria stars Barbara Auer, Monica Bleibtreu, Helga Jónsdóttir, Arnar Jónsson and Rudolf Kowalski.
- When was Maria released?
- Maria was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.