Beyond Good and Evil (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1977, Beyond Good and Evil is a drama film directed by Liliana Cavani, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. The life and ideas of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A love triangle unfolds as Nietzsche and his best friend decides to live with a Jewish woman. According to Nietzsche's philosophy, that is beyond all morality. Depicting Nietzsche's opium addiction and madness meritorious.
Who’s in it. Beyond Good and Evil stars Dominique Sanda as Lou Andreas Salomé, Erland Josephson as Friedrich Nietzsche, Virna Lisi as Elizabeth Nietzsche and Robert Powell as Paul Rée, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Beyond Good and Evil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond Good and Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond Good and Evil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond Good and Evil (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond Good and Evil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beyond Good and Evil worth watching?
- Beyond Good and Evil holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond Good and Evil?
- Beyond Good and Evil stars Dominique Sanda, Erland Josephson, Virna Lisi, Robert Powell and Michael Degen.
- When was Beyond Good and Evil released?
- Beyond Good and Evil was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.