Danton’s Death (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Danton’s Death is a drama film directed by Andrey Stadnikov, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. An avant-garde adaptation of the play by Georg Buchner about the last days of the Dantonists, representatives of the right wing of the Jacobins during the French Revolution. The director freely experiment with form and content, draws parallels with the present day and raises the question point-blank: why does the revolution, like the ancient Greek titan Kronos, always devour its children?
Who’s in it. Danton’s Death stars Petr Skvortsov, Alexey Martynov, Marina Vasilyeva and Vasily Mikhailov, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danton’s Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danton’s Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danton’s Death (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Danton’s Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Danton’s Death?
- Danton’s Death stars Petr Skvortsov, Alexey Martynov, Marina Vasilyeva, Vasily Mikhailov and Alisa Kretova.
- When was Danton’s Death released?
- Danton’s Death was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.