Mephisto
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
Where to watch Mephisto in United States
Kino Film Collection
Kanopy
Hoopla
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Mephisto there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Mephisto streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | CineMix+ Amazon Channel | Rakuten TV, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
About Mephisto
Mephisto is a 1981 German-language drama film directed by István Szabó. The cast is led by Klaus Maria Brandauer, Krystyna Janda, Ildikó Bánsági. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Mephisto was produced by Mafilm, Objektív Film, and ARD and made in Germany and Hungary. It was released on February 11, 1981.
- Director
- István Szabó
- Writers
- Péter Dobai, István Szabó
- Release date
- February 11, 1981
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Hungary
- Production
- Mafilm, Objektív Film, ARD
Mephisto cast & crew
Mephisto was directed by István Szabó and written by Péter Dobai and István Szabó.
The cast features Klaus Maria Brandauer as Hendrik Höfgen, Krystyna Janda as Barbara Bruckner, Ildikó Bánsági as Nicoletta von Niebuhr, Rolf Hoppe as Tábornagy, Karin Boyd as Juliette Martens, and György Cserhalmi as Hans Miklas.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Zdenkó Tamássy, cinematography is by Lajos Koltai, and it was produced by Manfred Durniok.
Is Mephisto worth watching?
Mephisto holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 147 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Mephisto is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mephisto
In United States, you can stream Mephisto on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mephisto
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Hendrik Höfgen
Krystyna Janda
Barbara Bruckner
Ildikó Bánsági
Nicoletta von Niebuhr
Rolf Hoppe
Tábornagy
Karin Boyd
Juliette Martens
György Cserhalmi
Hans Miklas
Péter Andorai
Otto Ulrichs
Christine Harbort
Lotte Lindenthal
Tamás Major
Oskar Kroge, színigazgató
Ildikó Kishonti
Dora Martin, primadonna
Mária Bisztrai
Motzné, tragika
Sándor Lukács
Rolf Bonetti, bonviván
Mephisto — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mephisto in United States?
Mephisto is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Mephisto on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — Mephisto is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is Mephisto in?
Mephisto is originally in German, with audio tracks including German, Hungarian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mephisto?
Mephisto runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Mephisto rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 147 ratings.
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