Benny's Video (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, Benny's Video is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Benny, 14, is a teenager whose well-to-do parents are absent most of the time. He fills this void by immersing himself in the world of video. Soon, the pictures he feeds on are overshadowing his sense of reality until Benny loses his mind. He films himself committing an unspeakable act of violence.
Who’s in it. Benny's Video stars Arno Frisch as Benny, Angela Winkler as Mutter, Ulrich Mühe as Vater and Ingrid Stassner as Mädchen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Benny's Video has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benny's Video page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benny's Video tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benny's Video (1993)?
- In US, Benny's Video is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Benny's Video worth watching?
- Benny's Video holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Benny's Video?
- Benny's Video stars Arno Frisch, Angela Winkler, Ulrich Mühe, Ingrid Stassner and Stephanie Brehme.