Melusine (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1944, Melusine is a drama film directed by Hans Steinhoff, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Nora and Stefan fall in love with one another after an accident takes place, but then end up losing sight of one another later on. Stefan ends up saving the life of young Christine and becomes her fiancée. Christine, however, is Nora’s daughter (can’t see where this is heading, huh?). When Christine finds out that mom and her hubby-to-be had a rather intimate history, she takes a boat ride on a stormy lake. But the prophecy of disaster associated with the bronze figure “Melusine” does not come to pass: Stefan looks for Christine, finds her in one piece and stays with her. Nora, for her part, decides incest might be a bad thing and gives up Stefan forever to go back to the man she divorced (hey, way to feel wanted!). For some reason, the Nazis didn’t like the plot’s moral message and banned it after its completion.
Who’s in it. Melusine stars Olga Tschechowa as Nora, Siegfried Breuer as Stefan Brock, Angelika Hauff as Christine von Hardegg and Friedrich Domin as Professor von Hardegg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Melusine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melusine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melusine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melusine (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melusine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melusine worth watching?
- Melusine holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melusine?
- Melusine stars Olga Tschechowa, Siegfried Breuer, Angelika Hauff, Friedrich Domin and Klaus Pohl.
- When was Melusine released?
- Melusine was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.