Satantango (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1994, Satantango is a drama film directed by Béla Tarr, running about 432 minutes.
What it’s about. Inhabitants of a small village in Hungary deal with the effects of the fall of Communism. The town's source of revenue, a factory, has closed, and the locals, who include a doctor and three couples, await a cash payment offered in the wake of the shuttering. Irimias, a villager thought to be dead, returns and, unbeknownst to the locals, is a police informant. In a scheme, he persuades the villagers to form a commune with him.
Who’s in it. Satantango stars Mihály Víg as Irimiás, Putyi Horváth as Petrina, Miklós Székely B. as Futaki and Erika Bók as Estike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Satantango sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satantango page.
If you liked it. Fans of Satantango tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Satantango (1994)?
- In US, Satantango is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Satantango worth watching?
- Satantango holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Satantango?
- Satantango stars Mihály Víg, Putyi Horváth, Miklós Székely B., Erika Bók and László feLugossy.
- When was Satantango released?
- Satantango was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 432 minutes.