The Keep (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, The Keep is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Michael Mann, running about 96 minutes. “THEY WERE ALL DRAWN TO THE KEEP. The soldiers who brought death. The father and daughter fighting for life. The people who have always feared it. And the one man who knows its secret...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nazis take over an ancient fortress that contains a mysterious entity that wreaks havoc and death upon them.
Who’s in it. The Keep stars Scott Glenn as Glaeken Trismegestus, Alberta Watson as Eva Cuza, Jürgen Prochnow as Captain Klaus Woermann and Robert Prosky as Father Mihail Fonescu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Keep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Keep page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Keep tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Keep (1983)?
- In US, The Keep is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Keep worth watching?
- The Keep holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Keep?
- The Keep stars Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky and Gabriel Byrne.
- When was The Keep released?
- The Keep was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.