The Beautiful Blue Danube (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4.8

The Beautiful Blue Danube poster

Released in 2008, The Beautiful Blue Danube is a documentary film directed by Darko Bajić, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Luxurious Danube river cruiser "Kriemhild", on a 2 day tour from Vienna to Belgrade. The ship "Kriemhild" is a floating sin city. Exhausted, unhappy, frustrated people from western Europe come here to "relax" and conduct business with alcohol, entertainment and sex. The crew of the "Kriemhild" are young people from eastern Europe who are trying to earn enough money to escape their small insignificant lives. That one night on this ship will shuffle the hands of fate of both the passengers and the crew of the ship. Prejudices, stereotypes and lack of communication between men and women, people of different religions, nationalities and social statutes will lead to absurd and, at times, dangerous situations, all colored with elements of dark humor. The night will unveil pain and tears, happiness and laughter.

Who’s in it. The Beautiful Blue Danube stars Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović as Carl from Sweden, Ana Franić as Sasha from Serbia, Michael Piccirilli as Noah from England and Tim Seyfi as Boss from nowhere, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Beautiful Blue Danube has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beautiful Blue Danube page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Beautiful Blue Danube tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Beautiful Blue Danube (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beautiful Blue Danube change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Beautiful Blue Danube worth watching?
The Beautiful Blue Danube holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Beautiful Blue Danube?
The Beautiful Blue Danube stars Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Ana Franić, Michael Piccirilli, Tim Seyfi and Branislav Lečić.
When was The Beautiful Blue Danube released?
The Beautiful Blue Danube was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.