Great Freedom (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, Great Freedom is a drama, war and romance film directed by Sebastian Meise, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for everyone. Hans Hoffmann is repeatedly imprisoned under Paragraph 175, which criminalizes homosexuality. Nevertheless, over the decades, he continues his quest for freedom and love, even if he finds it in the most unusual places.
Who’s in it. Great Freedom stars Franz Rogowski as Hans Hoffmann, Georg Friedrich as Viktor, Anton von Lucke as Leo Giese and Thomas Prenn as Oskar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Great Freedom has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel 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 Great Freedom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Freedom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Freedom (2021)?
- In US, Great Freedom is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon 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 Great Freedom worth watching?
- Great Freedom holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Freedom?
- Great Freedom stars Franz Rogowski, Georg Friedrich, Anton von Lucke, Thomas Prenn and Daniel Wagner.