I Accuse! (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, I Accuse! is a drama and history film directed by José Ferrer, running about 99 minutes. “Based on the celebrated Captain Dreyfus case!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alfred Dreyfus, a German-Jewish captain serving in the French Army, is falsely accused of treason and made a scapegoat for military espionage in an act of institutional anti-Semitism. Sent to prison, he becomes a cause célèbre for the novelist Émile Zola, who dubs it the "Dreyfus Affair." Eventually, Dreyfus is pardoned when the military cover-up is made public, and he returns to France. But his name is forever tarnished by the accusations of treason.
Who’s in it. I Accuse! stars José Ferrer as Captain Alfred Dreyfus, Adolf Wohlbrück as Maj. Esterhazy, Viveca Lindfors as Lucie Dreyfus and Leo Genn as Maj. Picquart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, I Accuse! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $665K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Accuse! page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Accuse! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Accuse! (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Accuse! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Accuse! worth watching?
- I Accuse! holds an audience score of 6.6 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 I Accuse!?
- I Accuse! stars José Ferrer, Adolf Wohlbrück, Viveca Lindfors, Leo Genn and Emlyn Williams.
- When was I Accuse! released?
- I Accuse! was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.