Katalin Varga (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Katalin Varga is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Peter Strickland, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In the beautiful, otherworldly Carpathian Mountains a woman is traveling with a small boy in a horse and cart, looking to punish those who once abused her. For years, Katalin has been keeping a terrible secret. Hitchhiking with two men, she was brutally raped in the woods. Although she has kept silent about what happened, she has not forgotten, and her son Órban serves as a living reminder.
Who’s in it. Katalin Varga stars Hilda Péter as Katalin Varga, Norbert Tankó as Orbán Varga, László Mátray as Zsigmond Varga and Roberto Giacomello as Gergely, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Katalin Varga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katalin Varga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katalin Varga tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Katalin Varga (2009)?
- In GB, Katalin Varga is available to stream on Curzon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Katalin Varga worth watching?
- Katalin Varga holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Katalin Varga?
- Katalin Varga stars Hilda Péter, Norbert Tankó, László Mátray, Roberto Giacomello and Tibor Pálffy.
- When was Katalin Varga released?
- Katalin Varga was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.