Europa (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, Europa is a drama and history film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 113 minutes. “World War II had finished, but it left indelible marks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young, idealist American gets a job as a train conductor for the Zentropa railway network in postwar, US-occupied Frankfurt. As various people try to take advantage of him, he soon finds his position politically sensitive, and gets caught up in a whirlpool of conspiracies and Nazi sympathisers.
Who’s in it. Europa stars Jean-Marc Barr as Leopold Kessler, Barbara Sukowa as Katharina Hartmann, Udo Kier as Lawrence Hartmann and Max von Sydow as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Europa has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Europa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Europa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Europa (1991)?
- In US, Europa is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Europa worth watching?
- Europa holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Europa?
- Europa stars Jean-Marc Barr, Barbara Sukowa, Udo Kier, Max von Sydow and Eddie Constantine.
- When was Europa released?
- Europa was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.