The Castle
1997, German. Directed by Michael Haneke.
When land surveyor K arrives at a small village that houses a castle, local authorities refuse to allow him to enter. As he tries to convince the officials that they sent for him, they clamp down with increasingly complicated bureaucratic obstacles.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Castle
The Castle is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 September 1997
- Original title
- Das Schloß
- Country
- Germany, Austria, France
- Written by
- Michael Haneke
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What The Castle is based on
The Castle is based on The Castle, a 1926 unfinished novel by Franz Kafka.
Unfinished novel · 1926
The Castle
By Franz Kafka
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The Castle: quick answers
Is The Castle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Castle?
The Castle runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Castle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Castle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Castle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Castle yet.
Which OTT platform is The Castle on?
The Castle is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Castle?
If you liked The Castle, try The Caveman's Valentine, Fedora, Remember.
Who directed The Castle?
The Castle (1997) was directed by Michael Haneke and stars Ulrich Mühe, Susanne Lothar, Frank Giering.
What is The Castle based on?
The Castle is based on The Castle, a 1926 unfinished novel by Franz Kafka.