

When Nietzsche Wept
Viennese doctor Josef Bruer meets with philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche to help him deal with his despair.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, Plex | — |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Looke | — |
About When Nietzsche Wept
When Nietzsche Wept is a 2007 English-language drama and romance film directed by Pinchas Perry. The cast is led by Ben Cross, Armand Assante, Joanna Pacula. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.
When Nietzsche Wept was produced in Bulgaria and United States of America. It was released on August 2, 2007.
- Director
- Pinchas Perry
- Writers
- Pinchas Perry
- Release date
- August 2, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Bulgaria, United States of America
When Nietzsche Wept cast & crew
When Nietzsche Wept was directed by Pinchas Perry and written by Pinchas Perry.
The cast features Ben Cross as Josef Breuer, Armand Assante as Nietzsche, Joanna Pacula as Mathilda, Jamie Elman as Sigmund Freud, Andreas Beckett as Zarathustra, and Katheryn Winnick as Lou Salome.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sharon Farber, cinematography is by Georgi Nikolov, and it was produced by Boaz Davidson and Danny Dimbort.
Is When Nietzsche Wept worth watching?
When Nietzsche Wept holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, When Nietzsche Wept is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of When Nietzsche Wept

Ben Cross
Josef Breuer

Armand Assante
Nietzsche

Joanna Pacula
Mathilda

Jamie Elman
Sigmund Freud

Andreas Beckett
Zarathustra

Katheryn Winnick
Lou Salome

Michal Yannai
Bertha

Rachel O'Meara
Frau Becker
When Nietzsche Wept — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When Nietzsche Wept in United States?
When Nietzsche Wept is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is When Nietzsche Wept on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — When Nietzsche Wept is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is When Nietzsche Wept in?
When Nietzsche Wept is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When Nietzsche Wept?
When Nietzsche Wept runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is When Nietzsche Wept rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 77 ratings.











