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Faust

2011Movie2 h 20 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic658.1Rotten Tomatoes66%55%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic658.1Rotten Tomatoes66%55%

Summary

A doctor in early 19th-century Germany becomes infatuated with the sister of a man he unintentionally killed and bargains with the Devil incarnate to conjure their union in exchange for his soul.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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Directed by
Aleksandr Sokurov
Written by
Aleksandr Sokurov, Marina Koreneva
Produced by
Andrey Sigle
Music by
Andrey Sigle

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Facts

October 26, 2011 · 2 h 20 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
October 26, 2011
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Fantasy, Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Russia
Budget
$14 million
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Jackass Genie, Fountain of Youth, Evil Plan +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Faust

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Where can I stream Faust?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Faust is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Faust worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 65).

Can I half-watch Faust?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Faust?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Faust in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Faust use?

Jackass GenieFountain of YouthEvil PlanInterrupted IntimacyThe IngenueTogether in DeathThe BetHorsemen of the ApocalypseSnow Means DeathEven Evil Has StandardsSummoning RitualGod-Karting with Beelzebuband 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Jackass Genie, Fountain of Youth, and Evil Plan.