Elisabeth (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Elisabeth is a drama film directed by Sven Offen, running about 140 minutes. “Everyone has danced with Death, but no one like Elisabeth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The musical tells the story of Elisabeth ("Sissi"), the Empress of Austria, from her engagement and marriage in 1854 to her murder in 1898 at the hands of the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni, through the lens of her growing obsession with Death as her marriage and her empire crumble around her at the turn of the century.
Who’s in it. Elisabeth stars Maya Hakvoort as Elisabeth, Kaiserin von Österreich, Máté Kamarás as Der Tod, Elisabeths Liebhaber, André Bauer as Kaiser Franz Joseph, Elisabeths Mann and Serkan Kaya as Luigi Lucheni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Elisabeth 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 Elisabeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elisabeth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elisabeth (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elisabeth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Elisabeth worth watching?
- Elisabeth holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elisabeth?
- Elisabeth stars Maya Hakvoort, Máté Kamarás, André Bauer, Serkan Kaya and Fritz Schmid.
- When was Elisabeth released?
- Elisabeth was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.