The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 8.1

The Grand Budapest Hotel poster

Released in 2014, The Grand Budapest Hotel is a comedy and drama film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 100 minutes. “A murder case of Madam D. With enormous wealth and the most outrageous events surrounding her sudden death!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.

Who’s in it. The Grand Budapest Hotel stars Ralph Fiennes as Monsieur Gustave H., F. Murray Abraham as Old Zero Moustafa, Mathieu Amalric as Serge X. and Adrien Brody as Dmitri, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Grand Budapest Hotel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $174.6M at the box office.

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 The Grand Budapest Hotel page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Grand Budapest Hotel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)?
In US, The Grand Budapest Hotel 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 The Grand Budapest Hotel worth watching?
The Grand Budapest Hotel holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Grand Budapest Hotel?
The Grand Budapest Hotel stars Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody and Willem Dafoe.
When was The Grand Budapest Hotel released?
The Grand Budapest Hotel was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.