Colonel Redl (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1985, Colonel Redl is a drama and history film directed by István Szabó, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl, an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Who’s in it. Colonel Redl stars Klaus Maria Brandauer as Alfred Redl, Hans Christian Blech as von Roden, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Thronfolger and Gudrun Landgrebe as Katalin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Colonel Redl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 Colonel Redl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Colonel Redl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Colonel Redl (1985)?
- In US, Colonel Redl is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 Colonel Redl worth watching?
- Colonel Redl holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Colonel Redl?
- Colonel Redl stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Hans Christian Blech, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gudrun Landgrebe and Jan Niklas.
- When was Colonel Redl released?
- Colonel Redl was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.