Veronika Voss
“Stars don't die, they fade away.”
In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.
Where to watch Veronika Voss in United States
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Where is Veronika Voss streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | LaCinetek | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | — |
About Veronika Voss
Veronika Voss is a 1982 German-language drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The cast is led by Rosel Zech, Hilmar Thate, Cornelia Froboess. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Veronika Voss was produced by Laura Film, Tango Film, and Rialto Film and made in Germany. It was released on May 13, 1982.
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer
- Release date
- May 13, 1982
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Laura Film, Tango Film, Rialto Film
Veronika Voss cast & crew
Veronika Voss was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, and Peter Märthesheimer.
The cast features Rosel Zech as Veronika Voss, Hilmar Thate as Robert Krohn, Cornelia Froboess as Henriette, Annemarie Düringer as Dr. Marianne Katz, Doris Schade as Josefa, and Erik Schumann as Dr. Edel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peer Raben, cinematography is by Xaver Schwarzenberger, and it was produced by Thomas Schühly and Bertram Vetter.
Is Veronika Voss worth watching?
Veronika Voss holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 154 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Veronika Voss is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Veronika Voss
Rosel Zech
Veronika Voss
Hilmar Thate
Robert Krohn
Cornelia Froboess
Henriette
Annemarie Düringer
Dr. Marianne Katz
Doris Schade
Josefa
Erik Schumann
Dr. Edel
Elisabeth Volkmann
Grete
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Max Rehbein
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Kinobesucher (uncredited)
Peter Berling
Filmproduzent / Dicker Mann
Günther Kaufmann
G.I. / Dealer (as Günter Kaufmann)
Sonja Neudorfer
Verkäuferin
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Veronika Voss — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Veronika Voss in United States?
Veronika Voss is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Veronika Voss on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Veronika Voss is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Veronika Voss in?
Veronika Voss is originally in German, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Veronika Voss?
Veronika Voss runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Veronika Voss rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 154 ratings.
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