The Magic Mountain (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1984, The Magic Mountain is a drama series.
What it’s about. Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there from tuberculosis. Intending to remain at the Berghof for three weeks, Hans is gradually contaminated by the morbid atmosphere pervading the place. Wishing very much to be considered a patient like the others, he achieves his ends and stays in the sanatorium for ...seven years. During this time, he has enough time to take part in the furious philosophical debates pitting against each other Settembrini, a secular humanist, and Naphta, a totalitarian Jesuit. And to fall in love with the beautiful but enigmatic Clawdia Chauchat. When he is finally discharged in 1914 - along with all the other patients - it is only to plunge into the horrors of World War I.
Who’s in it. The Magic Mountain stars Christoph Eichhorn as Hans Castorp, Rod Steiger as Mynheer Peperkorn and Marie-France Pisier as Clawdia Chauchat.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Magic Mountain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Mountain tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Mountain (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic Mountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magic Mountain worth watching?
- The Magic Mountain holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magic Mountain?
- The Magic Mountain stars Christoph Eichhorn, Rod Steiger and Marie-France Pisier.
- When was The Magic Mountain released?
- The Magic Mountain was released in 1984.