Cabaret (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1972, Cabaret is a drama, romance and music film directed by Bob Fosse, running about 124 minutes. “Life is a Cabaret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and an impish emcee sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.
Who’s in it. Cabaret stars Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles, Michael York as Brian Roberts, Helmut Griem as Maximilian von Heune and Joel Grey as Master of Ceremonies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Cabaret has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Cabaret page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cabaret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cabaret (1972)?
- In US, Cabaret 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 Cabaret worth watching?
- Cabaret holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cabaret?
- Cabaret stars Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey and Fritz Wepper.
- When was Cabaret released?
- Cabaret was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.