Ether (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2018, Ether is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the 19th century, somewhere in the outskirts of the Russian Empire, a doctor administers a lethal overdose of ether to a young woman – the object of his desire. After getting away with his crime, he finds employment in a fortress, where he continues his experiments with ether to manage pain and manipulate human behaviour. Despite his evilness, it is not too late for his soul to be saved from eternal damnation…
Who’s in it. Ether stars Jacek Poniedziałek as Doctor, Andrzej Chyra as Commander, Małgorzata Pritulak as Matylda and Zsolt László as District Magistrate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ether has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ether page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ether tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ether (2018)?
- In US, Ether is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ether worth watching?
- Ether holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ether?
- Ether stars Jacek Poniedziałek, Andrzej Chyra, Małgorzata Pritulak, Zsolt László and Ostap Vakulyuk.
- When was Ether released?
- Ether was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.