Genghis Cohn (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1994, Genghis Cohn is a comedy film directed by Elijah Moshinsky, running about 79 minutes. “Revenge Can Be Hilarious” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
Who’s in it. Genghis Cohn stars Antony Sher as Genghis Cohn, Robert Lindsay as Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police, Matthew Marsh as Herr Kruger and Diana Rigg as Baroness Frieda von Stangel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Genghis Cohn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genghis Cohn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genghis Cohn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genghis Cohn (1994)?
- In US, Genghis Cohn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genghis Cohn worth watching?
- Genghis Cohn holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genghis Cohn?
- Genghis Cohn stars Antony Sher, Robert Lindsay, Matthew Marsh, Diana Rigg and Paul Brooke.
- When was Genghis Cohn released?
- Genghis Cohn was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.