Falstaff (1965): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1965 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1965, Falstaff is a komödie, drama, krieg and historie film directed by Orson Welles, running about 115 minutes. “A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Die letzten Jahre des Lebemannes und Lebenskünstlers Falstaff, der im Freudenhaus von Mistress Quickly lebt. Mit seinem Freund Prinz Hal überfällt er einen Pilgerzug. Ahnungen, der Prinz könne sich von ihm abwenden, wischt er beiseite. In der Schlacht von Shrewsbury erleben beide das Grauen des Krieges. Nach dem Tod von König Henry IV. wird Hal König Henry V. Bei der Krönung im Dom verbannt er Falstaff vom Hof. Falstaff stirbt an gebrochenem Herzen. Sein Sarg wird in eine leere Winterlandschaft geschoben.

Who’s in it. Falstaff stars Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV and Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Falstaff has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Falstaff page.

If you liked it. Fans of Falstaff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Falstaff (1965)?
In USA, Falstaff is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Falstaff worth watching?
Falstaff holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, drama, krieg and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Falstaff?
Falstaff stars Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau and Margaret Rutherford.
When was Falstaff released?
Falstaff was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.