Faust (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1994, Faust is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Jan Švankmajer, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A very free adaptation of Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus', Goethe's 'Faust' and various other treatments of the old legend of the man who sold his soul to the devil. A nondescript man is lured by a strange map into a sinister puppet theatre, where he finds himself immersed in an indescribably weird version of the play, blending live actors, clay animation and giant puppets.
Who’s in it. Faust stars Petr Čepek as Faust, Jan Kraus, Jiří Suchý and Andrew Sachs as All Voices (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Faust has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faust 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 Faust (1994)?
- In US, Faust is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faust worth watching?
- Faust holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Faust?
- Faust stars Petr Čepek, Jan Kraus, Jiří Suchý, Andrew Sachs and Vladimír Kudla.
- When was Faust released?
- Faust was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.