Semmelweis
2023, Hungarian. Directed by Lajos Koltai.
He saw the invisible, he did the impossible
Set in 19th century Vienna, Ignac Semmelweis, a short-tempered but passionate doctor, delivers babies and carries out autopsies on a daily basis while looking for the cause of puerperal fever, the mysterious epidemic that decimates patients in the hospital.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hungarian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lajos KoltaiDirector
- Miklós H. VecseiSemmelweis Ignác
- Katica NagyEmma Hoffmann
- László GálffiJohann Klein
- Tamás KovácsFerdinand Kollár
- Blanka MészárosJúlia Mendel
- Ferenc ElekJakob Kolletschka
- Ferenc LengyelBaumgartner
- Anna GyörgyiGertrúd
- Attila CsapóLajos Markusovszky
- Tímea VirgaHelga
- Lilla KizlingerSabina Hoffmann
- Lajos KovácsFranz Meyer
Details
- Released
- 30 November 2023
- Country
- Hungary
- Written by
- Anett Kormos, Balázs Maruszki
- Budget
- $5.5M
- Box office
- $1.6M
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Semmelweis: quick answers
Is Semmelweis worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Semmelweis?
Semmelweis runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Semmelweis have a post-credits scene?
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Semmelweis parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Semmelweis on?
Semmelweis isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Semmelweis?
If you liked Semmelweis, try Mr. Turner, Mary, Julia.
Who directed Semmelweis?
Semmelweis (2023) was directed by Lajos Koltai and stars Miklós H. Vecsei, Katica Nagy, László Gálffi.