Climax (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1972, Climax is a drama and romance film directed by Roswitha vom Bruck, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Monika feels unused and misunderstood. The young wife of the busy and successful civil engineer Kai is often alone because he is hunted and plagued by appointments. Increasingly sexually frustrated, Monika tries masturbating. On the advice of a friend, Monika looks for male acquaintances and becomes a nymphomaniac. What she did not find with Kai - tenderness, refuge and understanding - Monika finally finds with one of her lovers.
Who’s in it. Climax stars Renate Carol, Frank Glaubrecht, Harald Baerow and Bert Hochschwarzer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Climax has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Climax page.
If you liked it. Fans of Climax tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Climax (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Climax change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Climax worth watching?
- Climax holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Climax?
- Climax stars Renate Carol, Frank Glaubrecht, Harald Baerow, Bert Hochschwarzer and Marianne Lebeau.
- When was Climax released?
- Climax was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.