Rosa Luxemburg (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Rosa Luxemburg is a drama and history film directed by Margarethe von Trotta, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Polish socialist and Marxist Rosa Luxemburg works tirelessly in the service of revolution in early 20th century Poland and Germany. While Luxemburg campaigns for her beliefs, she is repeatedly imprisoned as she forms the Spartacist League offering a new vision for Germany.
Who’s in it. Rosa Luxemburg stars Barbara Sukowa as Rosa Luxemburg, Daniel Olbrychski as Leo Jogiches, Otto Sander as Karl Liebknecht and Hannes Jaenicke as Kostja Zetkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Rosa Luxemburg 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 Rosa Luxemburg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rosa Luxemburg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rosa Luxemburg (1986)?
- In US, Rosa Luxemburg is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rosa Luxemburg worth watching?
- Rosa Luxemburg holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rosa Luxemburg?
- Rosa Luxemburg stars Barbara Sukowa, Daniel Olbrychski, Otto Sander, Hannes Jaenicke and Karin Baal.
- When was Rosa Luxemburg released?
- Rosa Luxemburg was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.