The Cultist (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1974, The Cultist is a drama and tv movie film directed by Vojtěch Jasný, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A quiet, unassuming man sentenced to a long term in a maximum-security prison uses his time to study and begins to write cryptic short stories.
Who’s in it. The Cultist stars Helmut Qualtinger as Kulterer, Andreas Altmann, Harry Hornisch and Werner Schneyder.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cultist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cultist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cultist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cultist (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cultist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cultist worth watching?
- The Cultist holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cultist?
- The Cultist stars Helmut Qualtinger, Andreas Altmann, Harry Hornisch and Werner Schneyder.
- When was The Cultist released?
- The Cultist was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.