Jan on the Barge (1986) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Jan on the Barge (1986) in the UK

Jan on the Barge (1986) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

1934, Germany. Jan is a 13 year old boy, who is raised without a mother. His father, a communist, is accused of a political murder, and predicted to be shot by the police when he was on the run. Jan lives with his aunt and finds a friend, Max, who wants to help him to find out what really with his father happened. During a conspirative gathering Max is shot by SA (Nazi paramilitary) and Jan succeed to escape in a barge. Erika, the daughter of the captain of the barge, and a boatman hide him. They try to help Jan to escape from police and find his father, who really survived.

  • Film
  • 1986
  • 86 min
  • ★ 7.5/10 TMDB
  • Family

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DirectorHelmut Dziuba
WritersHelmut Dziuba, Hans-Albert Pederzani

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