Blind Husbands (1919): cast, story & where to watch

1919 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1919, Blind Husbands is a drama and romance film directed by Erich von Stroheim, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. An Austrian military officer and rogue attempts to seduce the wife of a surgeon. The two men confront each other in a test of abilities that ends surprisingly.

Who’s in it. Blind Husbands stars Erich von Stroheim as Lt. Erich von Steuben, Gibson Gowland as Silent Sepp, Sam De Grasse as Dr. Armstrong and Francelia Billington as Margaret Armstrong, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Blind Husbands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blind Husbands page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blind Husbands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blind Husbands (1919)?
In US, Blind Husbands is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blind Husbands worth watching?
Blind Husbands holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blind Husbands?
Blind Husbands stars Erich von Stroheim, Gibson Gowland, Sam De Grasse, Francelia Billington and Fay Holderness.
When was Blind Husbands released?
Blind Husbands was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.