Voyager (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.3

Voyager poster

Released in 1991, Voyager is a drama and romance film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 117 minutes. “Destiny is the most powerful coincidence of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Walter Faber has survived a crash with an airplane. His next trip is by ship. On board this ship he meets the enchanting Sabeth and they have a passionate love affair. Together they travel to her home in Greece, but the rational Faber doesn't know what fate has in mind for him for past doings.

Who’s in it. Voyager stars Sam Shepard as Walter Faber, Julie Delpy as Sabeth, Barbara Sukowa as Hannah and Dieter Kirchlechner as Herbert Hencke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Voyager has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and 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 Voyager page.

If you liked it. Fans of Voyager tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Voyager (1991)?
In US, Voyager is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and 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 Voyager worth watching?
Voyager holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Voyager?
Voyager stars Sam Shepard, Julie Delpy, Barbara Sukowa, Dieter Kirchlechner and Traci Lind.
When was Voyager released?
Voyager was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.