The Cremator (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1969, The Cremator is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Juraj Herz, running about 100 minutes. “NO ONE WILL SUFFER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Kopfrkingl enjoys his job at a crematorium in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. He likes reading the Tibetan book of the dead, and espouses the view that cremation relieves earthly suffering. There may be another idealogy that fits snugly with his existing worldview.
Who’s in it. The Cremator stars Rudolf Hrušínský as Karel Kopfrkingl, Vlasta Chramostová as Lakmé / Dagmar, Jana Stehnová as Zina and Miloš Vognič as Mili, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Cremator has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cremator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cremator tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cremator (1969)?
- In US, The Cremator is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cremator worth watching?
- The Cremator holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cremator?
- The Cremator stars Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Miloš Vognič and Jiří Menzel.
- When was The Cremator released?
- The Cremator was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.