Wodzeck (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1984, Wodzeck is a drama film directed by Oliver Herbrich, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Franz Woyzeck, the protagonist of Georg Büchner's unfinished drama is incorporated in this adaption of a classic. The contemporary Franz Wodzeck lives in Germany's Ruhr industrial region. Wodzeck meanders back and forth between the monotony of working each day in a car factory and returning each evening to the cheerless desolation of the factory dormitory. Once his girlfriend, Maleen, snubs him for his boss, Wodzeck's personal and social frustrations escalate into a vista of emotions: he runs amok and bloodily stubs Maleen to death. After he has killed his one sole love Wodzeck resigns himself to his fate. A hollow shell of a man is admitted to a psychiatric asylum. He feels no more anxiety, no more desire. He simply exists. FBW Prädikat: "wertvoll".
Who’s in it. Wodzeck stars Detlev Kügow as Franz Wodzeck, Ariane Erdelt as Maleen, Johannes Habla as Andres and Franz A. Huber as Hallenabschnittsleiter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wodzeck has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wodzeck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wodzeck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wodzeck (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wodzeck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wodzeck worth watching?
- Wodzeck holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wodzeck?
- Wodzeck stars Detlev Kügow, Ariane Erdelt, Johannes Habla, Franz A. Huber and Hans Beerhenke.
- When was Wodzeck released?
- Wodzeck was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.