Mephisto
1981, German. Directed by István Szabó.
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Mephisto is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- István SzabóDirector
- Klaus Maria BrandauerHendrik Höfgen
- Krystyna JandaBarbara Bruckner
- Ildikó BánságiNicoletta von Niebuhr
- Rolf HoppeTábornagy
- Karin BoydJuliette Martens
- György CserhalmiHans Miklas
- Péter AndoraiOtto Ulrichs
- Christine HarbortLotte Lindenthal
- Tamás MajorOskar Kroge, színigazgató
- Ildikó KishontiDora Martin, primadonna
- Mária BisztraiMotzné, tragika
- Sándor LukácsRolf Bonetti, bonviván
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1981
- Country
- Germany, Hungary
- Written by
- Péter Dobai, István Szabó
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What Mephisto is based on
Mephisto is based on Mephisto (1936) by Klaus Mann.
1936
Mephisto
By Klaus Mann
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Mephisto: quick answers
Is Mephisto worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mephisto?
Mephisto runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Mephisto have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mephisto. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mephisto parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mephisto yet.
Which OTT platform is Mephisto on?
Mephisto is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mephisto?
If you liked Mephisto, try Lola, Before the Fall, Faust.
Who directed Mephisto?
Mephisto (1981) was directed by István Szabó and stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Krystyna Janda, Ildikó Bánsági.
What is Mephisto based on?
Mephisto is based on Mephisto (1936) by Klaus Mann.