Fabian (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1980, Fabian is a drama film directed by Wolf Gremm, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Fabian is a 1980 West German film directed by Wolf Gremm. It is based on the novel Fabian, the Story of a Moralist (1931) by German author Erich Kästner. The film was chosen as West Germany's official submission to the 53rd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film receive a nomination.
Who’s in it. Fabian stars Hans Peter Hallwachs as Fabian, Brigitte Mira as Frau Hohfeld, Hermann Lause as Labude and Ivan Desny as Justizrat Labude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Fabian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fabian page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fabian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fabian (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fabian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fabian worth watching?
- Fabian holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fabian?
- Fabian stars Hans Peter Hallwachs, Brigitte Mira, Hermann Lause, Ivan Desny and Charles Regnier.
- When was Fabian released?
- Fabian was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.