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Faust

1926Movie1 h 46 minNR

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.1/5Rotten Tomatoes91%91%

A philosophical, nostalgic fantasy movie about faith and meaning and fantasy, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

Movies with

Story

The Voice of the Tempter.

Murnau’s epic adaptation of Goethe’s tragedy stands with Fritz Lang’s Metropolis among the supreme achievements of German silent cinema. Gösta Ekman plays the alchemist who, his faith shaken in a time of plague, is offered the gift of healing and eternal youth… in exchange for his soul.

Feels like

  • German Expressionism
  • Silent Film Masterpiece
  • Deals with the Devil
  • Existential Drama
  • Visually Striking
  • Grand Narrative
  • Morality Play
  • Epic Fantasy
  • Timeless Classic

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
F. W. Murnau
Written by
Hans Kyser
Produced by
Erich Pommer
Music by
Werner R. Heymann

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 14, 1926 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
October 14, 1926
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Original language
German
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Germany
Available in
139 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

In the Back, Large Ham, One-Winged Angel +9

  • In the Back
  • Large Ham
  • One-Winged Angel
  • The Ingenue
  • Evil Plan
  • Good Angel, Bad Angel
  • The Matchmaker
  • Winged Soul Flies Off at Death
  • God-Karting with Beelzebub
  • Interrupted Intimacy
  • Artifact Domination
  • Big Bad

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Faust?"

Questions about Faust

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Faust?

KanopyMUBIDarkroomFawesomeKino Film CollectionFilmtap

In the United States, Faust streams on MUBI and Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Faust worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 91%).

Will Faust scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 7.

Can I half-watch Faust?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Faust in English?

Germanxx

No, it was made in German, with some xx.

What tropes does Faust use?

In the BackLarge HamOne-Winged AngelThe IngenueEvil PlanGood Angel, Bad AngelThe MatchmakerWinged Soul Flies Off at DeathGod-Karting with BeelzebubInterrupted IntimacyArtifact DominationBig Badand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including In the Back, Large Ham, and One-Winged Angel.