Tales of Hoffmann (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1916, Tales of Hoffmann is a fantasy and drama film directed by Richard Oswald, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie, directed by Richard Oswald, is based on the operetta "Les contes de Hoffmann" by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), which is a genial musical potpourri from various short stories and novels by the Prussian writer, composer, painter, lawyer and judge E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). While Hoffmann's literary work was longtime considered to be merely fantastical, it was finally researched, in the last years, according to its metaphysical background. Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques only described in the works of Bachtin and Bachelard.
Who’s in it. Tales of Hoffmann stars Kurt Wolowsky as junger Hoffmann, Max Ruhbeck as Onkel, Paula Ronay as Tante and Werner Krauss as Conte Dapertutto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Tales of Hoffmann has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tales of Hoffmann page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales of Hoffmann 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 Tales of Hoffmann (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tales of Hoffmann change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tales of Hoffmann worth watching?
- Tales of Hoffmann holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tales of Hoffmann?
- Tales of Hoffmann stars Kurt Wolowsky, Max Ruhbeck, Paula Ronay, Werner Krauss and Friedrich Kühne.
- When was Tales of Hoffmann released?
- Tales of Hoffmann was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.