The Periwig-Maker (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, The Periwig-Maker is a drama and animation film directed by Steffen Schäffler, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Europe; the plague years. A wigmaker, locked in his shop, observes the events and writes about them in his journal. Mostly, we see shrouded bodies, and a young girl who lives in the tavern across the way that gets progressively sicker.
Who’s in it. The Periwig-Maker stars Kenneth Branagh as Periwig-maker (voice), Daren C. Evans, Alice Fairhall and Roger Law.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Periwig-Maker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Periwig-Maker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Periwig-Maker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Periwig-Maker (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Periwig-Maker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Periwig-Maker worth watching?
- The Periwig-Maker holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Periwig-Maker?
- The Periwig-Maker stars Kenneth Branagh, Daren C. Evans, Alice Fairhall and Roger Law.
- When was The Periwig-Maker released?
- The Periwig-Maker was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.