Fitzcarraldo (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1982, Fitzcarraldo is a drama and adventure film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.
Who’s in it. Fitzcarraldo stars Klaus Kinski as Fitzcarraldo, Claudia Cardinale as Molly, José Lewgoy as Don Aquilino and Miguel Ángel Fuentes as Cholo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Fitzcarraldo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and 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 Fitzcarraldo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fitzcarraldo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fitzcarraldo (1982)?
- In US, Fitzcarraldo is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and 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 Fitzcarraldo worth watching?
- Fitzcarraldo holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fitzcarraldo?
- Fitzcarraldo stars Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Miguel Ángel Fuentes and Paul Hittscher.
- When was Fitzcarraldo released?
- Fitzcarraldo was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.