Kafka (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1991, Kafka is a comedy, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 98 minutes. “To solve a mystery he will enter a nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kafka, an insurance worker gets embroiled in an underground group after a co-worker is murdered. The underground group is responsible for bombings all over town, attempting to thwart a secret organization that controls the major events in society. He eventually penetrates the secret organization and must confront them.
Who’s in it. Kafka stars Jeremy Irons as Kafka, Theresa Russell as Gabriela, Joel Grey as Burgel and Ian Holm as Dr. Murnau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Kafka 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 Kafka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kafka tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kafka (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kafka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kafka worth watching?
- Kafka holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kafka?
- Kafka stars Jeremy Irons, Theresa Russell, Joel Grey, Ian Holm and Jeroen Krabbé.
- When was Kafka released?
- Kafka was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.