La Soufrière (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1977, La Soufrière is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 31 minutes. “Waiting for an inevitable disaster” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Werner Herzog takes a film crew to the island of Guadeloupe when he hears that the volcano on the island is going to erupt. Everyone has left, except for one old man who refuses to leave.
Who’s in it. La Soufrière stars Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Edward Lachman as Self and Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, La Soufrière has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Soufrière page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Soufrière (1977)?
- In US, La Soufrière is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Soufrière worth watching?
- La Soufrière holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Soufrière?
- La Soufrière stars Werner Herzog, Edward Lachman and Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein.
- When was La Soufrière released?
- La Soufrière was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.