The Open Universe (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, The Open Universe is an adventure, tv movie and documentary film directed by Klaus Wyborny, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The whole world in one film: Robert, a young Dane, is shanghaied in Marseille, and via Acapulco he is abducted into the South Pacific. There he kills his father and seduces his mother. Then he explores the changing world. The end finds him in a Polynesian village, where the chief bestows him with a girl of his age-class. A novel of adventure, a novel of love, also an oratory of some sort.
Who’s in it. The Open Universe stars Christophe Hemmerling as Robert, Hanns Zischler as Frank, Eckhard Rhode and Tilda Swinton as Carla, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Open Universe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Open Universe tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Open Universe (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Open Universe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Open Universe?
- The Open Universe stars Christophe Hemmerling, Hanns Zischler, Eckhard Rhode, Tilda Swinton and Cynthia Beatt.
- When was The Open Universe released?
- The Open Universe was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.