Gloomy Sunday
Budapest in the 1930s. Restaurant owner Laszlo hires pianist András to play in his restaurant. Both men fall in love with the beautiful waitress Ilona who inspires András to his only composition. His song of Gloomy Sunday is, at first, loved and then feared, for its melancholic melody sets off a chain of suicides. The fragile balance of the erotic ménage à trois is sent off kilter when the German Hans falls in love with Ilona as well.
Where to watch Gloomy Sunday in United States
Chai Flicks
Strand Releasing Amazon Channel
Kanopy
Tubi TVClick a service to open Gloomy Sunday there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Gloomy Sunday streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Chai Flicks, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Tubi TV | — |
| India | Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FlimmerkisteTV Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Gloomy Sunday
Gloomy Sunday is a 1999 German-language drama and romance film directed by Rolf Schübel. The cast is led by Marozsán Erika, Joachim Król, Ben Becker. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Chai Flicks, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Gloomy Sunday was produced by Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion and Dom Film and made in Germany and Hungary. It was released on October 21, 1999. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rolf Schübel
- Writers
- Rolf Schübel, Ruth Toma
- Release date
- October 21, 1999
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Hungary
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Dom Film
Gloomy Sunday cast & crew
Gloomy Sunday was directed by Rolf Schübel and written by Rolf Schübel and Ruth Toma.
The cast features Marozsán Erika as Ilona, Joachim Król as László, Ben Becker as Hans Wieck, Stefano Dionisi as András, András Bálint as Ilonas Sohn, and Géza Boros as Geigenspieler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Detlef Petersen, cinematography is by Edward Kłosiński, and it was produced by Richard Schöps.
Is Gloomy Sunday worth watching?
Gloomy Sunday holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 69 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Gloomy Sunday is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gloomy Sunday
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Cast of Gloomy Sunday
Marozsán Erika
Ilona
Joachim Król
László
Ben Becker
Hans Wieck
Stefano Dionisi
András
András Bálint
Ilonas Sohn
Géza Boros
Geigenspieler
Rolf Becker
Der alte Wieck
Ilse Zielstorff
Frau Wieck
Ferenc Bács
Botschafter
Júlia Zsolnai
Frau Botschafter
Áron Sipos
Arzt (as Aron Sipos)
Ernst Kahl
Zeichner Torresz
Gloomy Sunday — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gloomy Sunday in United States?
Gloomy Sunday is streaming on Chai Flicks, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Gloomy Sunday on Chai Flicks?
Yes — Gloomy Sunday is currently available on Chai Flicks in United States.
▸What language is Gloomy Sunday in?
Gloomy Sunday is originally in German, with audio tracks including English, German, Hungarian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gloomy Sunday?
Gloomy Sunday runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Gloomy Sunday rated?
It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 69 ratings.
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