The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979)
Kernel Score: 84% · 293 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1979-03-23
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch The Marriage of Maria Braun
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Tubi
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.
The Marriage of Maria Braun parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Marriage of Maria Braun is a 1979 German drama about a woman using her wits, ambition, and body to survive post-WWII hardship.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — A reviewer notes the protagonist survives partly by using 'her wits, guile and even her body,' implying mature romantic/sexual content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Hanna Schygulla as Maria Braun
- Klaus Löwitsch as Hermann Braun
- Ivan Desny as Karl Oswald
- George Eagles as Bill
- Gisela Uhlen as Mother
- Elisabeth Trissenaar as Betti Klenze
- Gottfried John as Willi Klenze
- Hark Bohm as Senkenberg
- Günter Lamprecht as Hans Wetzel
- Lilo Pempeit as Frau Ehmke
The Marriage of Maria Braun FAQ
Is The Marriage of Maria Braun good?
The Marriage of Maria Braun has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 293 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Marriage of Maria Braun?
In the US you can stream The Marriage of Maria Braun on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max and watch it free with ads on Tubi.
Is The Marriage of Maria Braun OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Marriage of Maria Braun is a 1979 German drama about a woman using her wits, ambition, and body to survive post-WWII hardship.
What movies are like The Marriage of Maria Braun?
If you liked The Marriage of Maria Braun, try The Tin Drum, Nuremberg, Schindler's List and The Captain.