The Castle (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1994, The Castle is a drama film directed by Aleksey Balabanov, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Closely based on Franz Kafka's book "Das Schloß", the movie shares the same action on a land surveyor who is called to a village to do a job that no one seems to have ordered. Once there, he takes up the struggle against bureaucracy emanating from the castle.
Who’s in it. The Castle stars Nikolay Stotskiy as Land Surveyor, Svetlana Pismichenko as Frida, Anvar Libabov as Helper and Viktor Sukhorukov as Helper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Castle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Castle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Castle (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Castle worth watching?
- The Castle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Castle?
- The Castle stars Nikolay Stotskiy, Svetlana Pismichenko, Anvar Libabov, Viktor Sukhorukov and Igor Shibanov.
- When was The Castle released?
- The Castle was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.