Faust (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1926, Faust is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by F. W. Murnau, running about 116 minutes. “The Voice of the Tempter” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. God and Satan war over earth; to settle things, they wager on the soul of Faust, a learned and prayerful alchemist.
Who’s in it. Faust stars Gösta Ekman as Faust, Emil Jannings as Mephisto, Camilla Horn as Gretchen/ Marguerite and Frida Richard as Gretchens Mutter/ Marguerite's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Faust has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faust tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faust (1926)?
- In US, Faust is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faust worth watching?
- Faust holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Faust?
- Faust stars Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn, Frida Richard and William Dieterle.
- When was Faust released?
- Faust was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.