Doctor Faustus (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, Doctor Faustus is a drama and tv movie film directed by Franz Seitz Junior, running about 179 minutes.
What it’s about. A musician beds down a prostitute he knows is diseased in order to gain inspiration, an act he later believes to have been a tacit pact with Satan
Who’s in it. Doctor Faustus stars Jon Finch as Adrian Leverkühn, André Heller as Satan, Hanns Zischler as Dr. Serenius and Margot Hielscher as Senatorin Rodde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Doctor Faustus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Faustus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Faustus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Faustus (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Faustus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Faustus worth watching?
- Doctor Faustus 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 Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus stars Jon Finch, André Heller, Hanns Zischler, Margot Hielscher and Siemen Rühaak.