Cremaster 5 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Cremaster 5 is a drama and music film directed by Matthew Barney, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Cremaster 5 (55 min, 1997) is a five-act opera (sung in Hungarian) set in late-ninteenth century Budapest. The last film in the series, Cremaster 5 represents the moment when the testicles are finally released and sexual differentiation is fully attained. The lamenting tone of the opera suggests that Barney invisions this as a moment of tragedy and loss. The primary character is the Queen of Chain (played by Ursula Andress). Barney, himself, plays three characters who appear in the mind of the Queen: her Diva, Magician, and Giant. The Magician is a stand-in for Harry Houdini, who was born in Budapest in 1874 and appears as a recurring character in the Cremaster cycle.
Who’s in it. Cremaster 5 stars Ursula Andress as Queen of Chain, Matthew Barney as Diva / Giant / Magician, Joanne Rha as Queen's Usher / Fudor Sprite and Susan Rha as Queen's Usher / Fudor Sprite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cremaster 5 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 Cremaster 5 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cremaster 5 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cremaster 5 (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cremaster 5 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cremaster 5 worth watching?
- Cremaster 5 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cremaster 5?
- Cremaster 5 stars Ursula Andress, Matthew Barney, Joanne Rha, Susan Rha and Amy Chiang.
- When was Cremaster 5 released?
- Cremaster 5 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.