The Invisible Dr. Mabuse (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1962, The Invisible Dr. Mabuse is a thriller and crime film directed by Harald Reinl, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Strange things happen in a revue theatre. The dancer Maria seems to be hunted by an invisible admirer. When the body of a probable FBI agent is found in a trunk the police asks FBI man Joe Como for help. Como gets interested in the revue theatre and an ominous transport firm soon. When he is receiving mysterious threatening letters he is sure that Dr. Mabuse has risen again. But what is going on at "Enterprise X" so that both the goverment and the mad genius in crime are interested in it?
Who’s in it. The Invisible Dr. Mabuse stars Lex Barker as FBI Agent Joe Como, Karin Dor as Liane Martin, Werner Peters as Martin Droste, aka Bobo the Clown and Siegfried Lowitz as Police Commissioner Brahm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Invisible Dr. Mabuse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invisible Dr. Mabuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Dr. Mabuse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Dr. Mabuse (1962)?
- In US, The Invisible Dr. Mabuse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Invisible Dr. Mabuse worth watching?
- The Invisible Dr. Mabuse holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invisible Dr. Mabuse?
- The Invisible Dr. Mabuse stars Lex Barker, Karin Dor, Werner Peters, Siegfried Lowitz and Walo Lüönd.
- When was The Invisible Dr. Mabuse released?
- The Invisible Dr. Mabuse was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
