The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
1920, German. Directed by Robert Wiene.
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Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert WieneDirector
- Werner KraussDr. Caligari
- Conrad VeidtCesare
- Friedrich FehérFrancis
- Lil DagoverJane
- Hans Heinrich von TwardowskiAlan
- Rudolf LettingerDr. Olsen
- Henri Peters-ArnoldsYoung Doctor (uncredited)
- Rudolf Klein-RoggeCriminal (uncredited)
- Hans Lanser-RudolfOld Man (uncredited)
- Ludwig RexMurderer (uncredited)
- Elsa WagnerLandlady (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 February 1920
- Original title
- Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Hans Janowitz, Carl Mayer
- Budget
- $18K
- Box office
- $8.8K
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: quick answers
Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,853 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari on?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
If you liked The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, try The Naked City, Insomnia, We Go On.
Who directed The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) was directed by Robert Wiene and stars Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Fehér.