Dr. Caligari (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, Dr. Caligari is a comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Stephen Sayadian, running about 80 minutes. “the MAD doctor is in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mrs. Van Houten has shown signs of losing touch with reality, and her husband discusses possible treatment with Dr. Caligari, who says Mrs. Van Houten has a disease of the libido.
Who’s in it. Dr. Caligari stars Madeleine Reynal as Dr. Caligari, Fox Harris as Dr. Avol, Laura Albert as Mrs. Van Houten and Jennifer Balgobin as Ramona Lodger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dr. Caligari has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shudder. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Caligari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Caligari tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Caligari (1989)?
- In US, Dr. Caligari is available to stream on Shudder. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dr. Caligari worth watching?
- Dr. Caligari holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Caligari?
- Dr. Caligari stars Madeleine Reynal, Fox Harris, Laura Albert, Jennifer Balgobin and John Durbin.
- When was Dr. Caligari released?
- Dr. Caligari was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.