Freud: The Secret Passion (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1962, Freud: The Secret Passion is a drama film directed by John Huston, running about 140 minutes. “Alone he fought against his own dark passions...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An examination of Czech-Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud's career when he began to treat patients diagnosed with hysteria, using the radical technique of hypnosis.
Who’s in it. Freud: The Secret Passion stars Montgomery Clift as Sigmund Freud, Susannah York as Cecily Koertner, Larry Parks as Dr. Joseph Breuer and Susan Kohner as Martha Freud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Freud: The Secret Passion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Freud: The Secret Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freud: The Secret Passion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freud: The Secret Passion (1962)?
- In US, Freud: The Secret Passion is available to 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 Freud: The Secret Passion worth watching?
- Freud: The Secret Passion holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freud: The Secret Passion?
- Freud: The Secret Passion stars Montgomery Clift, Susannah York, Larry Parks, Susan Kohner and Eileen Herlie.
- When was Freud: The Secret Passion released?
- Freud: The Secret Passion was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.