Gloomy Sunday (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1999, Gloomy Sunday is a drama and romance film directed by Rolf Schübel, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Budapest in the thirties. The restaurant owner Laszlo hires the pianist András to play in his restaurant. Both men fall in love with the beautiful waitress Ilona who inspires András to his only composition. His song of Gloomy Sunday is, at first, loved and then feared, for its melancholic melody triggers off a chain of suicides. The fragile balance of the erotic ménage à trois is sent off kilter when the German Hans goes and falls in love with Ilona as well.
Who’s in it. Gloomy Sunday stars Erika Marozsán as Ilona, Joachim Król as László, Ben Becker as Hans Wieck and Stefano Dionisi as András, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Gloomy Sunday has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $585.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gloomy Sunday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gloomy Sunday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gloomy Sunday (1999)?
- In US, Gloomy Sunday is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gloomy Sunday worth watching?
- Gloomy Sunday holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gloomy Sunday?
- Gloomy Sunday stars Erika Marozsán, Joachim Król, Ben Becker, Stefano Dionisi and András Bálint.
- When was Gloomy Sunday released?
- Gloomy Sunday was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.