Nekromantik (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Nekromantik is a drama and horror film directed by Jörg Buttgereit, running about 71 minutes. “Death is just the Beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A street sweeper who cleans up after grisly accidents brings home a full corpse for him and his wife to enjoy sexually, but is dismayed to see that his wife prefers the corpse over him.
Who’s in it. Nekromantik stars Beatrice Manowski as Betty, Harald Lundt as Bruno, Colloseo Schulzendorf as Joe and Volker Hauptvogel as Man with gun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Nekromantik has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nekromantik page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nekromantik tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nekromantik (1988)?
- In US, Nekromantik is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nekromantik worth watching?
- Nekromantik holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nekromantik?
- Nekromantik stars Beatrice Manowski, Harald Lundt, Colloseo Schulzendorf, Volker Hauptvogel and Patricia Leipold.
- When was Nekromantik released?
- Nekromantik was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.