Jan On The Barge_
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.
Starring
Peter Sodann, Hermann Beyer, Evamaria Bath
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Jan On The Barge was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
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 ...
Jan On The Barge is a Family film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (12)
Peter Sodann
Martin Liebig
Hermann Beyer
Professor
Evamaria Bath
Minna
Lotte Loebinger
Muttchen
PS
Peter Scholz
Jan
Helene Anders
Erika
Heide Kipp
Tante
Siegfried Voß
Wiese
Volkmar Kleinert
Hinkender
Christoph Engel
Ziviler
Michael Narloch
Mann mit Zeitung
CL
Christa Löser
alte Frau
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Country
XG
Rating
7.0/10 (3 votes)
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What is Jan On The Barge about?
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.
How long is Jan On The Barge?
Jan On The Barge has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Jan On The Barge?
The cast of Jan On The Barge includes Peter Sodann, Hermann Beyer, Evamaria Bath, Lotte Loebinger, Peter Scholz.
What is the rating of Jan On The Barge?
Jan On The Barge has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Family