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The Golem: How He Came into the World

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1920 | 85 min | Fantasy, Horror

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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
Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1920: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carl Boese, Paul Wegener

  • Paul WegenerThe Golem
  • Albert SteinrückRabbi Loew
  • Lyda SalmonovaMiriam, the Rabbi's Daughter
  • Ernst DeutschRabbi Famulus
  • Hans StürmRabbi Jehuda, the Elder of the Community
  • Max KronertTemple Servant
  • Otto GebührEmperor
  • Dore PaetzoldEmperor's Concubine
  • Lothar MüthelKnight Florian
  • Greta SchröderYoung Woman with Rose