Faust
A doctor in early 19th-century Germany becomes infatuated with the sister of a man he unintentionally killed and bargains with the Devil incarnate to conjure their union in exchange for his soul.
Where to watch Faust in United States
Kanopy
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Where is Faust streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Fandango At Home |
| France | Rakuten TV | Sooner, Amazon Video |
About Faust
Faust is a 2011 German-language fantasy and drama film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov. The cast is led by Johannes Zeiler, Anton Adasinsky, Isolda Dychauk-Ott. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Faust was produced by Proline Film and made in Russia. It was released on September 8, 2011, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Writers
- Aleksandr Sokurov, Marina Koreneva
- Release date
- September 8, 2011
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Russia
- Budget
- $14 million
- Production
- Proline Film
Faust cast & crew
Faust was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov and written by Aleksandr Sokurov and Marina Koreneva.
The cast features Johannes Zeiler as Heinrich Faust, Anton Adasinsky as Moneylender, Isolda Dychauk-Ott as Margarete, Georg Friedrich as Wagner, Hanna Schygulla as Moneylender's Wife, and Florian Brückner as Valentin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andrey Sigle, cinematography is by Bruno Delbonnel, and it was produced by Andrey Sigle and Alexey Kozlov.
Is Faust worth watching?
Faust holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 211 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy and drama, Faust is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Faust
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Cast of Faust
Johannes Zeiler
Heinrich Faust
Anton Adasinsky
Moneylender
Isolda Dychauk-Ott
Margarete
Georg Friedrich
Wagner
Hanna Schygulla
Moneylender's Wife
Florian Brückner
Valentin
Antje Lewald
Margarete's Mother
Maxim Mehmet
Valentins Freund
Oliver Bootz
Valentins Freund
Andreas Schmidt
Valentins Freund
Antoine Monot Jr.
Mönch
Lars Rudolph
Wirt
Faust — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Faust in United States?
Faust is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Faust on Kanopy?
Yes — Faust is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Faust in?
Faust is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Faust?
Faust runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Faust rated?
Faust is rated 15. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 211 ratings.
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