The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
The film follows Kaspar Hauser, who lived the first seventeen years of his life chained in a tiny cellar with only a toy horse to occupy his time, devoid of all human contact except for a man who wears a black overcoat and top hat who feeds him.
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Where is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Curzon Home Cinema |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | Rialto Amazon Channel, SBS On Demand | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is a 1974 German-language drama and history film directed by Werner Herzog. The cast is led by Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 400 ratings.
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser was produced by ZDF and Werner Herzog Filmproduktion and made in Germany. It was released on November 1, 1974.
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Writers
- Werner Herzog
- Release date
- November 1, 1974
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- ZDF, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser cast & crew
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser was directed by Werner Herzog and written by Werner Herzog.
The cast features Bruno S. as Kaspar Hauser, Walter Ladengast as Professor Daumer, Brigitte Mira as Haushälterin Käthe, Willy Semmelrogge as Ringmaster, Kidlat Tahimik as Hombrecito, the Indian, and Hans Musäus as Unknown Man.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Popol Vuh, cinematography is by Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein, and it was produced by Werner Herzog.
Is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser worth watching?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 395 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Bruno S.
Kaspar Hauser
Walter Ladengast
Professor Daumer
Brigitte Mira
Haushälterin Käthe
Willy Semmelrogge
Ringmaster
Kidlat Tahimik
Hombrecito, the Indian
Hans Musäus
Unknown Man
Michael Kroecher
Lord Stanhope
Henry van Lyck
Calvary Captain
Enno Patalas
Pastor Fuhrmann
Volker Elis Pilgrim
Pastor #2
Volker Prechtel
Hiltel, the prison guard
Gloria Doer
Frau Hiltel
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in India?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in the US?
In the US, The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is streaming on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in the UK?
In the UK, The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and available to rent or buy on Curzon Home Cinema.
▸What language is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 395 ratings.
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