The Austrian (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, The Austrian is a drama and history film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman is detained at La Conciergerie. She's 37 but her hair are already white. She's suffering from terrible haemorraghe. Her name is Marie-Antoinette of Lorraine, from Austria, and she's living her last four days.
Who’s in it. The Austrian stars Ute Lemper as Marie-Antoinette, Patrick Chesnais as Herman, Philippe Leroy as D'Estaing and Daniel Mesguich as Fouquier-Tinville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Austrian 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 The Austrian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Austrian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Austrian (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Austrian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Austrian worth watching?
- The Austrian holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Austrian?
- The Austrian stars Ute Lemper, Patrick Chesnais, Philippe Leroy, Daniel Mesguich and Rufus.
- When was The Austrian released?
- The Austrian was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.