Europa Europa (1990)
Kernel Score: 80% · 271 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: History, Drama, War
Released: 1990-11-14
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Europa Europa
- Stream: HBO Max
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A Jewish boy separated from his family in the early days of WWII poses as a German orphan and is taken into the heart of the Nazi world as a 'war hero' and eventually becomes a Hitler Youth.
Europa Europa parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated WWII drama follows a Jewish boy who hides his identity within the Hitler Youth to survive.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Set amid WWII and Nazi persecution, with wartime danger and peril for children.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Agnieszka Holland
Cast
- Solomon Perel as Solomon Perel
- Marco Hofschneider as Salomon 'Sally' Perel
- René Hofschneider as Isaak Perel / Salomon's Brother
- Piotr Kozłowski as David Perel / Salomon's Brother
- Klaus Abramowsky as Salomon's Father
- Michèle Gleizer as Salomon's Mother
- Ashley Wanninger as Eric
- Marta Sandrowicz as Bertha / Salomon's Sister
- Nathalie Schmidt as Basia
- Delphine Forest as Inna
Europa Europa FAQ
Is Europa Europa good?
Europa Europa has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Europa Europa?
In the US you can stream Europa Europa on HBO Max.
Is Europa Europa OK for kids?
Europa Europa is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated WWII drama follows a Jewish boy who hides his identity within the Hitler Youth to survive.
What movies are like Europa Europa?
If you liked Europa Europa, try Schindler's List, Resistance, The Book Thief and Where Hands Touch.