Where to Watch Mephisto (1982) in the US

What it's about

A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supersedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.

Cast and crew

Director

István Szabó

Writer

Péter Dobai, István Szabó, Klaus Mann

Starring

Klaus Maria Brandauer, Ildikó Bánsági, Krystyna Janda

Details

Release date

Mar 22, 1982

Language

German, Hungarian, English, Latin, French

Country

Hungary, West Germany, Austria

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 5 nominations total

Where to Watch Mephisto (1982) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Mephisto in the United States?

Mephisto is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Kino Film Collection (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I stream Mephisto or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Kino Film Collection (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I watch Mephisto for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).