Ludwig
“Ludwig. He loved women. He loved men. He lived as controversially as he ruled. But he did not care what the world thought. He was the world.”
Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.
Where to watch Ludwig in United States
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Where is Ludwig streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | — |
| France | LaCinetek | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Rakuten TV, Acontra Plus |
About Ludwig
Ludwig is a 1973 English-language drama and history film directed by Luchino Visconti. The cast is led by Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard. It has a runtime of 3h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings.
Ludwig was produced by Cinétel, Mega Film, and Divina-Film and made in Germany and France. It was released on March 7, 1973, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Writers
- Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
- Release date
- March 7, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Budget
- $12 million
- Production
- Cinétel, Mega Film, Divina-Film
Ludwig cast & crew
Ludwig was directed by Luchino Visconti and written by Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti, and Suso Cecchi d'Amico.
The cast features Helmut Berger as Ludwig, Romy Schneider as Elisabeth of Austria, Trevor Howard as Richard Wagner, Silvana Mangano as Cosima von Bülow, Gert Fröbe as Father Hoffmann, and Helmut Griem as Dürckheim.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Armando Nannuzzi and it was produced by Robert Gordon Edwards and Ugo Santalucia.
Is Ludwig worth watching?
Ludwig holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 186 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 59m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and history, Ludwig is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Ludwig
Helmut Berger
Ludwig
Romy Schneider
Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howard
Richard Wagner
Silvana Mangano
Cosima von Bülow
Gert Fröbe
Father Hoffmann
Helmut Griem
Dürckheim
Izabella Telezynska
Queen Mother
Umberto Orsini
Count von Holnstein
John Moulder-Brown
Prince Otto
Sonia Petrovna
Sophie
Folker Bohnet
Joseph Kainz
Heinz Moog
Professor von Gudden
Ludwig — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ludwig in United States?
Ludwig is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Ludwig in?
Ludwig is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, German, French, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ludwig?
Ludwig runs 3 hours 59 minutes (239 minutes).
▸What is Ludwig rated?
Ludwig is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 186 ratings.
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