The Abyss (1910): cast, story & where to watch
1910 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1910, The Abyss is a drama film directed by Urban Gad, running about 38 minutes.
What it’s about. Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.
Who’s in it. The Abyss stars Asta Nielsen as Magda Vang, Poul Reumert as Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer, Robert Dinesen as Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé and Hans Neergaard as Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Abyss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Abyss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Abyss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Abyss (1910)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Abyss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Abyss worth watching?
- The Abyss holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Abyss?
- The Abyss stars Asta Nielsen, Poul Reumert, Robert Dinesen, Hans Neergaard and Hulda Didrichsen.