Woyzeck
1979, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
Shame, vengeance, terror... love.
Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One job is volunteering for experiments conducted by a local doctor, who puts Woyzeck on a diet of peas. This serves to drive him close to madness, and the discovery that Marie is involved in an affair with the local drum major exacerbates the situation. Pushed too far, Woyzeck resorts to violence.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 210 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Woyzeck is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Klaus KinskiFriedrich Johann Franz Woyzeck
- Eva MattesMarie
- Wolfgang ReichmannCaptain
- Willy SemmelroggeDoctor
- Josef BierbichlerDrum Major
- Paul BurianAndres
- Volker PrechtelHandwerksbursche
- Dieter AugustinMarktschreier
- Irm HermannMargret
- Wolfgang BächlerJew
- Rosemarie HeinikelCast
- Herbert FuxUnteroffizier
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1979
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
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What Woyzeck is based on
Woyzeck is based on Woyzeck, an 1875 unfinished creative work.
Unfinished creative work · 1875
Woyzeck
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Woyzeck: quick answers
Is Woyzeck worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 210 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Woyzeck?
Woyzeck runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Woyzeck have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Woyzeck. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Woyzeck parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Woyzeck is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Woyzeck on?
Woyzeck is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Woyzeck?
If you liked Woyzeck, try The Deathmaker, The Visit, Phoenix.
Who directed Woyzeck?
Woyzeck (1979) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann.
What is Woyzeck based on?
Woyzeck is based on Woyzeck, an 1875 unfinished creative work.