Freud (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Freud is a drama series.
What it’s about. Freud, also known as Freud: The Life of a Dream, is a 1984 six-part BBC television serial dramatised by Carey Harrison, and starring David Suchet as Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. Each episode begins with Freud and his family in London, where they had fled from Vienna in 1938 following the Nazi Anschluss, leading up to Freud's death a little over a year later. The rest of the episodes are told mainly in flashbacks to key moments in Freud's life and career
Who’s in it. Freud stars David Suchet as Sigmund Freud, David Swift as Joseph Breuer, Helen Bourne as Martha Bernays and Suzanne Bertish as Minna Bernays, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Freud has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freud tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freud (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Freud change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Freud worth watching?
- Freud holds an audience score of 5.0 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?
- Freud stars David Suchet, David Swift, Helen Bourne, Suzanne Bertish and Anton Lesser.
- When was Freud released?
- Freud was released in 1984.