Secrets of a Soul (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1926, Secrets of a Soul is a thriller and drama film directed by G.W. Pabst, running about 75 minutes. “A Psychoanalytic Thriller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Werner Krauss, who had played the deranged Dr. Caligari six years earlier, stars as a scientist who is tormented by an irrational fear of knives and the irresistible compulsion to murder his wife. Driven to the brink of madness by fantastic nightmares (designed by Ernö Metzner and photographed by Guido Seeber in a brilliant mix of expressionism and surrealism), he encounters a psychoanalyst who offers to treat the perplexing malady.
Who’s in it. Secrets of a Soul stars Werner Krauss as Martin Fellman, Ruth Weyher as Seine frau, Ilka Grüning as Die Mutter and Jack Trevor as Erich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Secrets of a Soul 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 Secrets of a Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secrets of a Soul tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secrets of a Soul (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Secrets of a Soul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Secrets of a Soul worth watching?
- Secrets of a Soul holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secrets of a Soul?
- Secrets of a Soul stars Werner Krauss, Ruth Weyher, Ilka Grüning, Jack Trevor and Lili Damita.
- When was Secrets of a Soul released?
- Secrets of a Soul was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.