Pandora's Box (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1929, Pandora's Box is a drama, crime and romance film directed by G.W. Pabst, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Lulu is a young woman so beautiful and alluring that few can resist her siren charms. The men drawn into her web include respectable newspaper publisher Dr. Ludwig Schön, his musical producer son Alwa, circus performer Rodrigo Quast, and seedy old Schigolch. When Lulu's charms inevitably lead to tragedy, the downward spiral encompasses them all.
Who’s in it. Pandora's Box stars Louise Brooks as Lulu, Fritz Kortner as Dr. Ludwig Schön, Francis Lederer as Alwa Schön and Carl Goetz as Schigolch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Pandora's Box has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $885.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pandora's Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pandora's Box tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pandora's Box (1929)?
- In US, Pandora's Box is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pandora's Box worth watching?
- Pandora's Box holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pandora's Box?
- Pandora's Box stars Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer, Carl Goetz and Krafft-Raschig.
- When was Pandora's Box released?
- Pandora's Box was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.