Death and the Maiden (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1994, Death and the Maiden is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 103 minutes. “Prepare yourself for the moment of truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Who’s in it. Death and the Maiden stars Sigourney Weaver as Paulina Escobar, Ben Kingsley as Dr. Roberto Miranda, Stuart Wilson as Gerardo Escobar and Krystia Mova as Dr. Miranda's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Death and the Maiden has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death and the Maiden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death and the Maiden tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death and the Maiden (1994)?
- In US, Death and the Maiden is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death and the Maiden worth watching?
- Death and the Maiden holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death and the Maiden?
- Death and the Maiden stars Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Krystia Mova and Jonathan Vega.
- When was Death and the Maiden released?
- Death and the Maiden was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.