Marat/Sade (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1967, Marat/Sade is a drama, music and history film directed by Peter Brook, running about 116 minutes. “By Peter Weiss” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Charenton Asylum, the Marquis de Sade directs a play about Jean Paul Marat's death, using the patients as actors. Based on 'The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade', a 1963 play by Peter Weiss.
Who’s in it. Marat/Sade stars Patrick Magee as Marquis de Sade, Ian Richardson as Jean-Paul Marat, Michael Williams as Herald and Clifford Rose as Monsieur Coulmier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Marat/Sade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marat/Sade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marat/Sade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marat/Sade (1967)?
- In US, Marat/Sade is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marat/Sade worth watching?
- Marat/Sade holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marat/Sade?
- Marat/Sade stars Patrick Magee, Ian Richardson, Michael Williams, Clifford Rose and Glenda Jackson.
- When was Marat/Sade released?
- Marat/Sade was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.