Faust (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, Faust is a fantasy and drama film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Faust inhabits an earthy, 19th-century world of primitive autopsies and medical rituals. He becomes obsessed with the beautiful Margarete and desperately turns to a physically grotesque moneylender to conjure their union.
Who’s in it. Faust stars Johannes Zeiler as Heinrich Faust, Anton Adasinsky as Moneylender, Isolda Dychauk as Margarete and Georg Friedrich as Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Faust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. 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 (2011)?
- In US, Faust is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faust worth watching?
- Faust holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Faust?
- Faust stars Johannes Zeiler, Anton Adasinsky, Isolda Dychauk, Georg Friedrich and Hanna Schygulla.
- When was Faust released?
- Faust was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.