

Kafka
“To solve a mystery he will enter a nightmare.”
After a colleague is murdered, insurance worker Kafka gets embroiled in an underground group who are attempting to thwart a secret organization that controls the major events in society.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Kafka
Kafka is a 1991 English-language drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The cast is led by Jeremy Irons, Theresa Russell, Joel Grey. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings.
Kafka was produced by Pricel and Baltimore Pictures and made in France and United States of America. It was released on November 15, 1991, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Writers
- Lem Dobbs
- Release date
- November 15, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Production
- Pricel, Baltimore Pictures
Kafka cast & crew
Kafka was directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Lem Dobbs.
The cast features Jeremy Irons as Kafka, Theresa Russell as Gabriela, Joel Grey as Burgel, Ian Holm as Dr. Murnau, Jeroen Krabbé as Bizzlebek, and Armin Mueller-Stahl as Grubach.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Martinez, cinematography is by Walt Lloyd, and it was produced by Stuart Cornfeld and Harry Benn.
Is Kafka worth watching?
Kafka holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 155 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and science fiction, Kafka is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Kafka

Jeremy Irons
Kafka

Theresa Russell
Gabriela

Joel Grey
Burgel

Ian Holm
Dr. Murnau

Jeroen Krabbé
Bizzlebek

Armin Mueller-Stahl
Grubach

Alec Guinness
The Chief Clerk

Brian Glover
Castle Hechman

Keith Allen
Ass. Ludwig

Simon McBurney
Assistant Oscar

Robert Flemyng
The Keeper of the Files

Matyelok Gibbs
Concierge
Kafka — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kafka in United States?
Kafka is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Kafka in?
Kafka is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kafka?
Kafka runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Kafka rated?
Kafka is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 155 ratings.











