Alraune (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1952, Alraune is a drama, horror, romance and science fiction film directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt, running about 92 minutes. “Born outside the laws of God and man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1800s, a stormy love relationship develops quickly between a young medical student and a woman believing herself to be the daughter of his scientist uncle, the student having never heard of her before their chance encounter and both unaware that she is the result of the scientist's illegal experiments with artificial insemination..
Who’s in it. Alraune stars Hildegard Knef as Alraune, Erich von Stroheim as Jacob ten Brinken, Karlheinz Böhm as Frank Braun and Harry Meyen as Count Geroldingen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Alraune has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alraune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alraune tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alraune (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alraune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alraune worth watching?
- Alraune holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alraune?
- Alraune stars Hildegard Knef, Erich von Stroheim, Karlheinz Böhm, Harry Meyen and Harry Halm.
- When was Alraune released?
- Alraune was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.