Damnation (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1988, Damnation is a drama and crime film directed by Béla Tarr, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Karrer plods his way through life in quiet desperation. His environment is drab and rainy and muddy. Eaten up with solitude, his hopelessness would be incurable but for the existence of the Titanik Bar and its beautiful, haunting singer. But the lady is married and Karrer is determined to keep her husband away...
Who’s in it. Damnation stars Miklós Székely B. as Karrer, György Cserhalmi as Sebestyén, Vali Kerekes as The Singer and Gyula Pauer as Willarsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Damnation has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Damnation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damnation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Damnation (1988)?
- In US, Damnation is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Damnation worth watching?
- Damnation holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Damnation?
- Damnation stars Miklós Székely B., György Cserhalmi, Vali Kerekes, Gyula Pauer and Hédi Temessy.
- When was Damnation released?
- Damnation was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.