Mephisto (1981)
Overview
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
Where to watch Mephisto
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Germany | CineMix+ | Apple TV, MagentaTV, maxdome, Rakuten TV +2 | Apple TV, MagentaTV, maxdome, Rakuten TV +1 |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Sooner | Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Italy | Raro Video, The Film Club | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Türkiye | TOD TV | — | — |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Mephisto in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Mephisto about?
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons. Mephisto is a Drama movie, released on 1981-02-11, runtime 145 minutes.
Is Mephisto worth watching?
TMDB users rate Mephisto 7.3 out of 10 from 160 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Mephisto?
In the United States, Mephisto streams on Kino Film Collection and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
István Szabó
Cast
- Klaus Maria Brandauer as Hendrik Höfgen
- Krystyna Janda as Barbara Bruckner
- Ildikó Bánsági as Nicoletta von Niebuhr
- Rolf Hoppe as Tábornagy
- Karin Boyd as Juliette Martens
- György Cserhalmi as Hans Miklas
- Péter Andorai as Otto Ulrichs
- Christine Harbort as Lotte Lindenthal
- Tamás Major as Oskar Kroge, színigazgató
- Ildikó Kishonti as Dora Martin, primadonna
- Mária Bisztrai as Motzné, tragika
- Sándor Lukács as Rolf Bonetti, bonviván
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Sources
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