Destiny (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1921, Destiny is a thriller, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 105 minutes. “Love is Stronger Than Death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a young couple stops and rests in a small village inn, the man is abducted by Death and is sequestered behind a huge doorless, windowless wall. The woman finds a mystic entrance and is met by Death, who tells her three separate stories set in exotic locales, all involving circumstances similar to hers.
Who’s in it. Destiny stars Lil Dagover as Young Woman / Zobeide / Mona Fiametta / Tiao Tsien, Walter Janssen as Young Man / Frank / Gianfrancesco / Liang, Bernhard Goetzke as Death / El Mot / Archer and Hans Sternberg as Mayor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Destiny has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destiny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destiny tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destiny (1921)?
- In US, Destiny is available to stream on FlixFling and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Destiny worth watching?
- Destiny holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Destiny?
- Destiny stars Lil Dagover, Walter Janssen, Bernhard Goetzke, Hans Sternberg and Karl Rückert.
- When was Destiny released?
- Destiny was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.