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Uli der Knecht

6.319541h 55mMovieDramaRomanceComedy

The film traces Uli's progress from his humble peasant surroundings to the homes of the wealthy and prominent. The characterizations are convincing, and the comic interludes surprisingly subtle and believable for a Swiss film. The no-star…

DirectorFranz Schnyder
WritersRichard Schweizer·Franz Schnyder

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Uli der Knecht isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Franz Schnyder

HS
Hannes Schmidhauser
Uli
EHEmil Hegetschweiler
Emil Hegetschweiler
Joggeli, Glunggenbauer
LPLiselotte Pulver
Liselotte Pulver
Vreneli
HGHeinrich Gretler
Heinrich Gretler
Johannes, Bodenbauer
HK
Hedda Koppé
Glunggenbäuerin
MM
Marianne Matti
Elisi
EKErwin Kohlund
Erwin Kohlund
Johannes
SGStephanie Glaser
Stephanie Glaser
Trinette
ARAlfred Rasser
Alfred Rasser
Baumwollhändler
LGLinda Geiser
Linda Geiser
Uersi
MHMax Haufler
Max Haufler
Karrer

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Uli der Knecht — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Uli der Knecht?

Uli der Knecht isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Switzerland. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Uli der Knecht on Netflix?

No, Uli der Knecht is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Uli der Knecht on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Uli der Knecht isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Uli der Knecht for free?

Uli der Knecht isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Uli der Knecht?

Yes — Uli der Knecht is followed by Uli the Tenant (1955) in the Uli Filmreihe.

Is there a prequel to Uli der Knecht?

Uli der Knecht is the first film in the Uli Filmreihe.

Is Uli der Knecht part of a trilogy?

No — Uli der Knecht is part of the Uli Filmreihe, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Uli Filmreihe?

There are 2 films in the Uli Filmreihe: Uli der Knecht (1954) and Uli the Tenant (1955).