Faust (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1960, Faust is a fantasy and drama film directed by Gustaf Gründgens, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1957 Gustaf Gründgens staged a new production of Goethe's Faust in which he once again played Mephisto, a part he had played since 1932. The brilliant production was a huge success and ran for a couple of years. In 1959 Peter Gorski captured the performance on film in his directorial film debut. Basically it is a registration of the production, but Gorksi did manage to accentuate the details of the acting by using enough medium and close-up shots which give a view on the acting you normally would not able to see in a theater.
Who’s in it. Faust stars Will Quadflieg as Faust, Gustaf Gründgens as Mephisto, Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Gretchens Nachbarin Marthe Schwerdtlein and Hermann Schomberg as Theaterdirektor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Faust has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Faust worth watching?
- Faust holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Faust?
- Faust stars Will Quadflieg, Gustaf Gründgens, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Hermann Schomberg and Eduard Marks.
- When was Faust released?
- Faust was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.