The Washing Machine (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1993, The Washing Machine is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Three sisters - voluptuous Vida, Maria (nicknamed "Sissy"), and Ludmilla - live together in a run-down apartment building in Budapest. The sisters all vie for the attentions of Yuri Petkov, a dubious middle-aged pimp who plays them off against each other. One evening, Ludmilla claims to have found Yuri's body stuffed into their washing machine, but when Inspector Stacev arrives to investigate the body has disappeared. The good-looking young inspector attempts to discover the truth but in doing so becomes drawn into the sisters' bizarre sex games...
Who’s in it. The Washing Machine stars Philippe Caroit as Inspector Alexander Stacev, Ilaria Borrelli as Maria 'Sissy' Kolba, Katarzyna Figura as Vida Kolba (as Kashia Figura) and Barbara Ricci as Ludmilla Kolba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Washing Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Washing Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Washing Machine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Washing Machine (1993)?
- In US, The Washing Machine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Washing Machine worth watching?
- The Washing Machine holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Washing Machine?
- The Washing Machine stars Philippe Caroit, Ilaria Borrelli, Katarzyna Figura, Barbara Ricci and Laurence Regnier.