The Castle

1994·Movie
2h 0min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

Closely based on Franz Kafka's book "Das Schloß", the movie shares the same action on a land surveyor who is called to a village to do a job that no one seems to have ordered. Once there, he takes up the struggle against bureaucracy emanating from the castle.
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Questions about The Castle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Castle legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Castle in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is The Castle worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Castle?

2 h 0 min

The Castle runs 2 h 0 min.

Is The Castle based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Castle?

Critics87
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The Castle much the same way.

What language is The Castle in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Germany, France, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Castle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Castle in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Castle use?

Trophy RoomCalling Me a LogarithmSerious BusinessBrick JokeConsolation PrizeArtistic License – LawShout-OutDoes This Remind You of Anything?Mr. FixitRunning GagBuffy Speak"Setting Off" Songand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for The Castle, including Trophy Room, Calling Me a Logarithm, Serious Business.

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