Die Fledermaus (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1986, Die Fledermaus is a comedy and music film directed by Brian Large, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. Performances from Pamela Coburn, Brigitte Fassbaender, Janet Perry, Eberhard Wachter, the Choir und Ballet der Bayerischen Staatsoper, and the Bayerisches Staatsorchester. Rosalinde, wife of Eisenstein, is having an affair with Alfred. Eisenstein is due to begin a prison sentence the next morning, and the prison governor, Frank, is expected to collect him at any moment. However, Eisenstein allows himself to be talked into attending a fancy dress ball by Dr Falke, and when Frank arrives to find Alfred with Rosalinde, he assumes him to be Eisenstein and carts him off to prison.
Who’s in it. Die Fledermaus stars Eberhard Wächter as Gabriel von Eisenstein, Pamela Coburn as Rosalinde, Benno Kusche as Frank and Brigitte Fassbaender as Prinz Orlovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Die Fledermaus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Fledermaus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Fledermaus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Fledermaus (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Fledermaus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Fledermaus worth watching?
- Die Fledermaus holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Die Fledermaus?
- Die Fledermaus stars Eberhard Wächter, Pamela Coburn, Benno Kusche, Brigitte Fassbaender and Josef Hopferwieser.
- When was Die Fledermaus released?
- Die Fledermaus was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.