Jedermann
Seen it?1958 | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who like stories about real, flawed people. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ernst Lothar
- Will QuadfliegJedermann
- Ernst DeutschTod
- Adrienne GessnerJedermanns Mutter
- Erich AuerJedermanns guter Gesell
- Maria BeckerDer Glaube
- Fritz ImhoffDicker Vetter
- Kurt SowinetzDünner Vetter
- Hanns Ernst JägerMammon
- Martha Wallner
- Helmut Janatsch