The Castle (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1968, The Castle is a drama and mystery film directed by Rudolf Noelte, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A man comes to a small village to begin his new job as an attendant at the nearby castle. But everybody in the village claims that he surely must be mistaken, there is no need for an attendant at the castle.
Who’s in it. The Castle stars Maximilian Schell as K, Cordula Trantow as Frieda, Helmut Qualtinger as Bürgel and Else Ehser as Mizzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Castle 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 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 (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Castle worth watching?
- The Castle holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Maximilian Schell, Cordula Trantow, Helmut Qualtinger, Else Ehser and Karl Hellmer.
- When was The Castle released?
- The Castle was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.