Crime and Punishment (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1923, Crime and Punishment is a drama film directed by Robert Wiene, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Student Raskolnikow, who has written an article about laws and crime, proposing the thesis, that un-ordinary people can commit crimes if their actions are necessary for the benifit of mankind, murders an old woman, who operates a crooked loaning house, as well as her sister, who made the mistake of visiting her at the wrong time. He is suspected of the crime, but somebody else confesses to the murder.
Who’s in it. Crime and Punishment stars Gregori Chmara as Rodion Raskolnikow, Elisabeta Skulskaja as Seine Mutter, Alla Tarasova as Seine Schwester and Andrei Zhilinsky as Rasumichin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Crime and Punishment 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 Crime and Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime and Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime and Punishment (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crime and Punishment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?
- Crime and Punishment holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
- Crime and Punishment stars Gregori Chmara, Elisabeta Skulskaja, Alla Tarasova, Andrei Zhilinsky and Mikhail Tarkhanov.
- When was Crime and Punishment released?
- Crime and Punishment was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.