Funeral in Berlin (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1966, Funeral in Berlin is a thriller film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 102 minutes. “It was going to be a lovely funeral. Harry ‘Ipcress File’ Palmer just hoped it wouldn’t be his …” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Colonel Stok, a Soviet intelligence officer responsible for security at the Berlin Wall, appears to want to defect but the evidence is contradictory. Stok wants the British to handle his defection and asks for one of their agents, Harry Palmer, to smuggle him out of East Germany.
Who’s in it. Funeral in Berlin stars Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, Paul Hubschmid as Johnnie Vulkan, Oskar Homolka as Colonel Stok and Eva Renzi as Samantha Steel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Funeral in Berlin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Funeral in Berlin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funeral in Berlin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funeral in Berlin (1966)?
- In US, Funeral in Berlin is available to 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 Funeral in Berlin worth watching?
- Funeral in Berlin holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Funeral in Berlin?
- Funeral in Berlin stars Michael Caine, Paul Hubschmid, Oskar Homolka, Eva Renzi and Guy Doleman.
- When was Funeral in Berlin released?
- Funeral in Berlin was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.