Danton (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1983, Danton is a drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to wipe out opposition with a series of mass executions that became known as the Reign of Terror. Danton, well known as a spokesman of the people, had been living in relative solitude in the French countryside, but he returned to Paris to challenge Robespierre's violent rule and call for the people to demand their rights. Robespierre, however, could not accept such a challenge, even from a friend and colleague, and he blocked out a plan for the capture and execution of Danton and his allies.
Who’s in it. Danton stars Gérard Depardieu as Georges Danton, Wojciech Pszoniak as Maximilien Robespierre, Patrice Chéreau as Camille Desmoulins and Angela Winkler as Lucile Desmoulins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Danton has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danton tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danton (1983)?
- In US, Danton is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Danton worth watching?
- Danton holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Danton?
- Danton stars Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Patrice Chéreau, Angela Winkler and Roland Blanche.
- When was Danton released?
- Danton was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.