Mata Hari (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1985, Mata Hari is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Curtis Harrington, running about 108 minutes. “Infamous in her time, a legend in ours.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based loosely on the real-life story of the World War I spy. The exotic dancer uses her contacts in European high society, along with her seductive charm, to collect military secrets during the war. She successfully plays both sides against each other until at last her deceptions catch up with her.
Who’s in it. Mata Hari stars Sylvia Kristel as Mata Hari, Christopher Cazenove as Karl von Bayerling, Oliver Tobias as Ladoux and Gaye Brown as Fraeulein Doktor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Mata Hari has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mata Hari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mata Hari tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mata Hari (1985)?
- In US, Mata Hari is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mata Hari worth watching?
- Mata Hari holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mata Hari?
- Mata Hari stars Sylvia Kristel, Christopher Cazenove, Oliver Tobias, Gaye Brown and Gottfried John.
- When was Mata Hari released?
- Mata Hari was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.