Coup de Grâce (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1976, Coup de Grâce is a drama, war and romance film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A countess loves her brother's Prussian-officer friend in the 1919 Baltic area.
Who’s in it. Coup de Grâce stars Margarethe von Trotta as Sophie de Reval, Matthias Habich as Erich von Lhomond, Rüdiger Kirschstein as Conrad de Reval and Mathieu Carrière as Volkmar von Plessen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Coup de Grâce has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coup de Grâce page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coup de Grâce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coup de Grâce (1976)?
- In US, Coup de Grâce is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coup de Grâce worth watching?
- Coup de Grâce holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coup de Grâce?
- Coup de Grâce stars Margarethe von Trotta, Matthias Habich, Rüdiger Kirschstein, Mathieu Carrière and Valeska Gert.
- When was Coup de Grâce released?
- Coup de Grâce was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.