Rio das Mortes (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, Rio das Mortes is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Michel and Guenther, working in dead-end jobs, are obsessed with going to Peru to find buried treasure, using a map of the Rio das Mortes. Michel's girlfriend, Hanna, humors their plan, but really just wants to get married.
Who’s in it. Rio das Mortes stars Hanna Schygulla as Hanna, Günther Kaufmann as Günther, Michael König as Michel and Harry Baer as Michels Kollege, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rio das Mortes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rio das Mortes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rio das Mortes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rio das Mortes (1971)?
- In GB, Rio das Mortes is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rio das Mortes worth watching?
- Rio das Mortes holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rio das Mortes?
- Rio das Mortes stars Hanna Schygulla, Günther Kaufmann, Michael König, Harry Baer and Katrin Schaake.
- When was Rio das Mortes released?
- Rio das Mortes was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.