Dr. Caligari
“the MAD doctor is in.”
Mrs. Van Houten has shown signs of losing touch with reality, and her husband discusses possible treatment with Dr. Caligari, who says Mrs. Van Houten has a disease of the libido.
Where to watch Dr. Caligari in United States
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Where is Dr. Caligari streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Shudder, Shudder Apple TV Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Shudder | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Shudder, Shudder Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | Shudder | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Dr. Caligari
Dr. Caligari is a 1989 English-language fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Stephen Sayadian. The cast is led by Madeleine Reynal, Fox Harris, Laura Albert. It has a runtime of 1h 18m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shudder, Shudder Apple TV Channel.
Dr. Caligari was produced by Steiner and made in United States of America. It was released on December 1, 1989, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Stephen Sayadian
- Writers
- Jerry Stahl, Stephen Sayadian
- Release date
- December 1, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Steiner
Dr. Caligari cast & crew
Dr. Caligari was directed by Stephen Sayadian and written by Jerry Stahl and Stephen Sayadian.
The cast features Madeleine Reynal as Dr. Caligari, Fox Harris as Dr. Avol, Laura Albert as Mrs. Van Houten, Jennifer Balgobin as Ramona Lodger, John Durbin as Gus Pratt, and Gene Zerna as Les Van Houten.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Stephen Sayadian and it was produced by Joseph F. Robertson and Gerald Stein.
Is Dr. Caligari worth watching?
Dr. Caligari holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 65 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 18m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, horror, and science fiction, Dr. Caligari is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dr. Caligari
Madeleine Reynal
Dr. Caligari
Fox Harris
Dr. Avol
Laura Albert
Mrs. Van Houten
Jennifer Balgobin
Ramona Lodger
John Durbin
Gus Pratt
Gene Zerna
Les Van Houten
David Parry
Dr. Lodger
Jennifer Miro
Miss Koonce
Stephen Quadros
Scarecrow
Debra De Liso
Grace Butter
Catherine Case
Patient with Extra Hormones
Marjean Holden
Patient in Bed
Dr. Caligari — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dr. Caligari in United States?
Dr. Caligari is streaming on Shudder, Shudder Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is Dr. Caligari on Shudder?
Yes — Dr. Caligari is currently available on Shudder in United States.
▸What language is Dr. Caligari in?
Dr. Caligari is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dr. Caligari?
Dr. Caligari runs 1 hours 18 minutes (78 minutes).
▸What is Dr. Caligari rated?
Dr. Caligari is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 65 ratings.
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