The Fifth Seal (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, The Fifth Seal is a drama and war film directed by Zoltán Fábri, running about 106 minutes. “Let Both The Guilty and the Innocent Live In Fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Budapest in 1944; a watchmaker, a bookseller, and a carpenter are drinking in a bar with the owner when they are joined by a stranger. The watchmaker asks a hypothetical question that will change their lives.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Seal stars Lajos Őze as Mikló Gyuricza, László Márkus as Király László, Ferenc Bencze as Béla and Sándor Horváth as Kovács János, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Fifth Seal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fifth Seal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Seal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Seal (1976)?
- In GB, The Fifth Seal is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fifth Seal worth watching?
- The Fifth Seal holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fifth Seal?
- The Fifth Seal stars Lajos Őze, László Márkus, Ferenc Bencze, Sándor Horváth and István Dégi.
- When was The Fifth Seal released?
- The Fifth Seal was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.