The Thing in the Castle (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, The Thing in the Castle is a science fiction film directed by Gottfried Kolditz, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A senior professor is kidnapped in the park by residents of a veterans home. Once there, he is asked to invent a "rejuvenating machine" to restore their youth.
Who’s in it. The Thing in the Castle stars Erwin Geschonneck as Prof. Bunzberger, Vlastimil Brodský as Prof. K., Jaecki Schwarz as Axel and Renate Blume as Susi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thing in the Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thing in the Castle tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thing in the Castle (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thing in the Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Thing in the Castle?
- The Thing in the Castle stars Erwin Geschonneck, Vlastimil Brodský, Jaecki Schwarz, Renate Blume and Milan Beli.
- When was The Thing in the Castle released?
- The Thing in the Castle was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.