Sissi (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1955, Sissi is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ernst Marischka, running about 102 minutes. “The magical love story of the young Empress Elisabeth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.
Who’s in it. Sissi stars Romy Schneider as Princess Elisabeth, Karlheinz Böhm as Emperor Franz Joseph, Magda Schneider as Duchess Ludovika and Uta Franz as Princess Helene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sissi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sissi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sissi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sissi (1955)?
- In US, Sissi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sissi worth watching?
- Sissi holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sissi?
- Sissi stars Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Uta Franz and Gustav Knuth.
- When was Sissi released?
- Sissi was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.