Utopia (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, Utopia is a drama film directed by Sohrab Shahid Saless, running about 187 minutes.
What it’s about. A treatise on love and desire tainted by harsh reality of capitalism, in which submission to the laws of lust-as-commerce is played out by five prostitutes and their pimp, who pits them against one another so that they are incapable of standing up to him collectively.
Who’s in it. Utopia stars Manfred Zapatka as Heinz, Imke Barnstedt as Renate, Gundula Petrovska as Rosi and Gabriele Fischer as Susi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Utopia 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 Utopia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Utopia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Utopia (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Utopia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Utopia worth watching?
- Utopia holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Utopia?
- Utopia stars Manfred Zapatka, Imke Barnstedt, Gundula Petrovska, Gabriele Fischer and Johanna Sofia.