Steppenwolf (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Steppenwolf is a drama film directed by Fred Haines, running about 107 minutes. “For madmen only.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the bourgeois circles of Europe after the Great War, can anything save the modern man? Harry Haller, a solitary intellectual, has all his life feared his dual nature of being human and being a beast. He's decided to die on his 50th birthday, which is soon. He's rescued from his solipsism by the mysterious Hermine, who takes him dancing, introduces him to jazz and to the beautiful and whimsical Maria, and guides him into the hallucinations of the Magic Theater, which seem to take him into Hell. Can humour, sin, and derision lead to salvation?
Who’s in it. Steppenwolf stars Max von Sydow as Harry Haller, Dominique Sanda as Hermine, Pierre Clémenti as Pablo and Carla Romanelli as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Steppenwolf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steppenwolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steppenwolf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steppenwolf (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Steppenwolf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Steppenwolf worth watching?
- Steppenwolf holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steppenwolf?
- Steppenwolf stars Max von Sydow, Dominique Sanda, Pierre Clémenti, Carla Romanelli and Roy Bosier.
- When was Steppenwolf released?
- Steppenwolf was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.