Faust (1926)
Faust - Eine deutsche Volkssage
Overview
Murnau’s epic adaptation of Goethe’s tragedy stands with Fritz Lang’s Metropolis among the supreme achievements of German silent cinema. Gösta Ekman plays the alchemist who, his faith shaken in a time of plague, is offered the gift of healing and eternal youth… in exchange for his soul.
Where to watch Faust
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | MUBI, Kino Film Collection | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | MUBI | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | MUBI, Kino Film Collection | — | — |
| Australia | MUBI, Beamafilm | Beamafilm | — |
| Ireland | MUBI | — | — |
| New Zealand | Beamafilm, MUBI | Beamafilm | — |
| India | MUBI | — | — |
| South Africa | MUBI | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | MUBI | — | — |
| Germany | MUBI | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Faust in 128 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Faust about?
Murnau’s epic adaptation of Goethe’s tragedy stands with Fritz Lang’s Metropolis among the supreme achievements of German silent cinema. Gösta Ekman plays the alchemist who, his faith shaken in a time of plague, is offered the gift of healing and eternal youth… in exchange for his soul. Faust is a Fantasy, Drama, Horror movie, released on 1926-10-14, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Faust worth watching?
TMDB users rate Faust 7.9 out of 10 from 426 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Faust?
In the United States, Faust streams on MUBI and Kino Film Collection and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
F. W. Murnau
Cast
- Gösta Ekman as Faust
- Emil Jannings as Mephisto
- Camilla Horn as Gretchen Marguerite
- Frida Richard as Gretchens's Mother
- William Dieterle as Valentin
- Werner Fuetterer as Erzengel
- Yvette Guilbert as Marthe Schwerdtlein
- Eric Barclay as Duke of Parma
- Hanna Ralph as Duchess of Parma
- Hans Brausewetter as Farmboy (uncredited)
- Lothar Müthel as Friar (uncredited)
- Hertha von Walther as (uncredited)
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Sources
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