Alraune (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1930, Alraune is a science fiction film directed by Richard Oswald, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts. The girl, Alraune, suffers from obsessive sexuality and perverse relationships throughout her life. She learns of her unnatural origins and she avenges herself against the professor.
Who’s in it. Alraune stars Brigitte Helm as Alraune ten Brinken, Albert Bassermann as Professor ten Brinken, Harald Paulsen as Frank Braun and Adolf E. Licho as Attorney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Alraune has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alraune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alraune tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alraune (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alraune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alraune worth watching?
- Alraune holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alraune?
- Alraune stars Brigitte Helm, Albert Bassermann, Harald Paulsen, Adolf E. Licho and Agnes Straub.
- When was Alraune released?
- Alraune was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.