Mayerling (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, Mayerling is a drama, liebesfilm and historie film directed by Terence Young, running about 140 minutes. “No one woman could satisfy him...until he fell in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kronprinz Rudolf, künftiger Regent der K.u.K.-Monarchie, ist unglücklich verheiratet. Auch mit seinem Vater, Kaiser Franz-Joseph, hat Rudolf sich überworfen und bekleidet deshalb kein einziges politisch wichtiges Amt. Der morphiumsüchtige Operetten-Prinz führt ein eintöniges, trostloses Leben. Seine Ausschweifungen und Hintertreppen-Affären werden von seinem Vater nur deshalb geduldet, weil sie sich vertuschen lassen - und so die Staatsräson nicht gefährden....
Who’s in it. Mayerling stars Omar Sharif as Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, Catherine Deneuve as Baroness Mary Vetsera, James Mason as Franz Joseph I of Austria and Ava Gardner as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Mayerling 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 Mayerling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mayerling tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Mayerling (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mayerling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mayerling worth watching?
- Mayerling holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mayerling?
- Mayerling stars Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason, Ava Gardner and James Robertson Justice.
- When was Mayerling released?
- Mayerling was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.