Rhinoceros (1974) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1974 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1974, Rhinoceros is a comédie and drame film directed by Tom O'Horgan, running about 104 minutes. “The comedy that proves people are still the funniest animals.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Originally an absurdist play by Eugene Ionesco, Rhinoceros tells the story of a French town plagued by rhinoceroses. These are not ordinary rhinoceroses, but people who have been victims of "rhinoceritis." Or is it something else entirely? But, why are they turning into rhinoceroses and what is Ionesco trying to tell us about society?
Who’s in it. Rhinoceros stars Gene Wilder as Stanley, Zero Mostel as John, Karen Black as Daisy and Joe Silver as Norman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Rhinoceros has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rhinoceros page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rhinoceros tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Rhinoceros (1974)?
- In États-Unis, Rhinoceros is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rhinoceros worth watching?
- Rhinoceros holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rhinoceros?
- Rhinoceros stars Gene Wilder, Zero Mostel, Karen Black, Joe Silver and Robert Weil.
- When was Rhinoceros released?
- Rhinoceros was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.