Mendel (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, Mendel is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexander Røsler, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A Jewish family leaves Germany after surviving the Holocaust and heads to Norway. Mendel, their youngest son, is too young to make sense of the Holocaust but tries to comprehend his family's actions during the war and their nightmares now. His imagination frequently runs away from him.
Who’s in it. Mendel stars Thomas Jüngling Sørensen as Mendel, Teresa Harder as Bela Trotzig, Hans Kremer as Aron Trotzig and Martin Meingast as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mendel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mendel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mendel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mendel (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mendel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mendel worth watching?
- Mendel holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mendel?
- Mendel stars Thomas Jüngling Sørensen, Teresa Harder, Hans Kremer, Martin Meingast and Bjørn Sundquist.
- When was Mendel released?
- Mendel was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.