Berlin Syndrome (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2017, Berlin Syndrome is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Cate Shortland, running about 116 minutes. “When passion becomes possession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in a Berlin apartment and is unable to leave.
Who’s in it. Berlin Syndrome stars Teresa Palmer as Clare Havel, Max Riemelt as Andi Werner, Matthias Habich as Erich Werner and Emma Bading as Franka Hummels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Berlin Syndrome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $397.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Berlin Syndrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berlin Syndrome tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berlin Syndrome (2017)?
- In US, Berlin Syndrome is available to 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 Berlin Syndrome worth watching?
- Berlin Syndrome holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Berlin Syndrome?
- Berlin Syndrome stars Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich, Emma Bading and Elmira Bahrami.
- When was Berlin Syndrome released?
- Berlin Syndrome was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.
