The Stendhal Syndrome (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, The Stendhal Syndrome is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Dario Argento, running about 119 minutes. “Murder is an art — and she’s the canvas!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.
Who’s in it. The Stendhal Syndrome stars Asia Argento as Det. Anna Manni, Thomas Kretschmann as Alfredo Grossi, Marco Leonardi as Marco Longhi and Luigi Diberti as Insp. Manetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Stendhal Syndrome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stendhal Syndrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stendhal Syndrome tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stendhal Syndrome (1996)?
- In US, The Stendhal Syndrome is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stendhal Syndrome worth watching?
- The Stendhal Syndrome holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stendhal Syndrome?
- The Stendhal Syndrome stars Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Leonardi, Luigi Diberti and Paolo Bonacelli.
- When was The Stendhal Syndrome released?
- The Stendhal Syndrome was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.