A Trick of the Light (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1995, A Trick of the Light is a drama film directed by Wim Wenders, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. A rare gem of cinematic storytelling that weaves docudrama, fictional reenactment, and experimental photography into a powerful, reflective work on the early days of German cinema. The film tells the story of the Skladanowsky Brothers, the German-born duo responsible for inventing the "bioskop", an early version of the film projector.
Who’s in it. A Trick of the Light stars Udo Kier as Max Skladanowsky, Otto Kuhnle as Emil Skladanowsky, Christoph Merg as Eugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur) and Nadine Büttner as Gertrud Skladanowsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Trick of the Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Trick of the Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Trick of the Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Trick of the Light (1995)?
- In GB, A Trick of the Light is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Trick of the Light worth watching?
- A Trick of the Light holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Trick of the Light?
- A Trick of the Light stars Udo Kier, Otto Kuhnle, Christoph Merg, Nadine Büttner and Lucie Hürtgen-Skladanowsky.
- When was A Trick of the Light released?
- A Trick of the Light was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.