The Castle (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Castle is a drama and mystery film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Michael Haneke's adaptation of Franz Kafka's unfinished novel Das Schloss. K arrives in a remote village a stranger. In attempting to establish himself there, he enters the nightmarish world of the castle bureaucracy.
Who’s in it. The Castle stars Ulrich Mühe as K, Susanne Lothar as Frieda, Frank Giering as Artur and Felix Eitner as Jeremias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Castle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Castle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Castle (1997)?
- In US, The Castle is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Castle worth watching?
- The Castle holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Castle?
- The Castle stars Ulrich Mühe, Susanne Lothar, Frank Giering, Felix Eitner and Nikolaus Paryla.
- When was The Castle released?
- The Castle was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.