Prater (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.8

Prater poster

Released in 2007, Prater is a documentary film directed by Ulrike Ottinger, running about 105 minutes. “Vienna’s Prater is an amusement park and a desire machine. No mechanical invention, no novel idea or sensational innovation could escape incorporation into the Prater.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ulrike Ottinger’s documentary Prater (Austria-Germany), a half-decade in the making, chronicles over the past century and more the attractions that contributed to the rise and fall of Prater, the world’s oldest amusement park.

Who’s in it. Prater stars Peter Fitz as Narrator, Veruschka von Lehndorff as Barbarella and Robert Kaldy-Karo as Magician.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Prater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prater page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Prater (2007)?
In US, Prater is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Prater worth watching?
Prater holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Prater?
Prater stars Peter Fitz, Veruschka von Lehndorff and Robert Kaldy-Karo.
When was Prater released?
Prater was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.