The Experiment (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2001, The Experiment is a thriller and drama film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, running about 120 minutes. “You are invited to participate” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Das Experiment is a shocking psycho thriller about the potential for brutality that humans hide. Even more shocking is the fact that it’s based on an actual occurrence — a 1971 psychological experiment at Stanford University that was aborted prematurely when the experimenters lost control.
Who’s in it. The Experiment stars Moritz Bleibtreu as Tarek Fahd, Häftling Nr. 77, Christian Berkel as Steinhoff, Häftling Nr. 38, Oliver Stokowski as Schütte, Häftling Nr. 82 and Wotan Wilke Möhring as Joe, Häftling Nr. 69, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Experiment has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Experiment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Experiment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Experiment (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Experiment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Experiment worth watching?
- The Experiment holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Experiment?
- The Experiment stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Oliver Stokowski, Wotan Wilke Möhring and Stephan Szasz.
- When was The Experiment released?
- The Experiment was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.