

The Trial
“The Most Remarkable Motion Picture Ever Made!”
Arrested for an unnamed crime, Josef K. is trapped in a surreal bureaucratic maze where justice is unknowable and guilt is assumed.
Where to watch The Trial in United States
Can I watch The Trial in United States? Yes — you can stream The Trial in United States on Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, and Artiflix, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open The Trial there. Availability last verified on September 9, 2026.
Where is The Trial streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Artiflix, FlixHouse | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Artiflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Artiflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Artiflix | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Artiflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Artiflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Artiflix | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Artiflix, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Artiflix | — |
About The Trial
The Trial is a 1962 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Orson Welles. The cast is led by Anthony Perkins, Romy Schneider, Orson Welles. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Artiflix.
The Trial was produced by Hisa-Film, Paris-Europa Productions, and Finanziaria Cinematografica Italiana (FICIT) and made in France and Germany. It was released on August 25, 1962, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Writers
- Orson Welles
- Release date
- August 25, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Hisa-Film, Paris-Europa Productions, Finanziaria Cinematografica Italiana (FICIT)
The Trial cast & crew
The Trial was directed by Orson Welles and written by Orson Welles.
The cast features Anthony Perkins as Josef K., Romy Schneider as Leni, Orson Welles as Albert Hastler, Akim Tamiroff as Bloch, Jeanne Moreau as Marika Burstner, and Elsa Martinelli as Hilda.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean Ledrut, cinematography is by Edmond Richard, and it was produced by Alexander Salkind and Michael Salkind.
Is The Trial worth watching?
The Trial holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 582 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The Trial is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Trial
In United States, you can stream The Trial on Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Artiflix, and FlixHouse, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Trial

Anthony Perkins
Josef K.

Romy Schneider
Leni

Orson Welles
Albert Hastler

Akim Tamiroff
Bloch

Jeanne Moreau
Marika Burstner

Elsa Martinelli
Hilda

Suzanne Flon
Miss Pittl

Madeleine Robinson
Mrs. Grubach

Max Haufler
Uncle Max
Max Buchsbaum
Examining Magistrate

Arnoldo Foà
Inspector A

Jess Hahn
Assistant Inspector #2
The Trial — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Trial in United States?
The Trial is streaming on Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Artiflix, FlixHouse in United States.
▸Is The Trial on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Trial is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Trial in?
The Trial is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Trial?
The Trial runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Trial rated?
The Trial is rated NR. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 582 ratings.











