Mesmer (1994): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1994 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1994, Mesmer is a drama film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 107 minutes. “Charlatan, Fraud... or Genius” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gediegene Biografie des Arztes Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) Wien, 1770: Dr. Mesmer praktiziert mit unorthodoxen Methoden. Der exzentrische Einzelkämpfer verschreibt "magnetische Curen" und legt seinen Patienten die Hand auf. Sein prominentester Fall wird die vom Vater missbrauchte Pianistin Maria Paradies. Ihre Blindheit diagnostiziert Mesmer als hysterische Verweigerung. Die medizinische Fakultät bezichtigt ihn der Scharlatanerie…
Who’s in it. Mesmer stars Alan Rickman as Franz Anton Mesmer, Amanda Ooms as Maria Theresia Paradies, Simon McBurney as Franz Mesmer junior and David Hemblen as Doctor Ingenhousz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Mesmer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mesmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mesmer tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Mesmer (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mesmer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mesmer worth watching?
- Mesmer holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mesmer?
- Mesmer stars Alan Rickman, Amanda Ooms, Simon McBurney, David Hemblen and Anna Thalbach.
- When was Mesmer released?
- Mesmer was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.