The Metamorphosis
The Metamorphosis
1976, English. Directed by Ivo Dvorák.
A Swedish adaptation of the Franz Kafka novella. Gregor Samsa, wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a large, monstrous beetle.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 January 1976
- Original title
- Förvandlingen
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ivo Dvorák
- Budget
- $275K
- Box office
- $60K
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What The Metamorphosis is based on
The Metamorphosis is based on The Metamorphosis (1915) by Franz Kafka.
1915
The Metamorphosis
By Franz Kafka
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How long is The Metamorphosis?
The Metamorphosis runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is The Metamorphosis on?
The Metamorphosis isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 January 1976. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Metamorphosis?
If you liked The Metamorphosis, try The Girl in the Book, F.I.S.T., Hardball.
Who directed The Metamorphosis?
The Metamorphosis (1976) was directed by Ivo Dvorák and stars Gunn Wållgren, Peter Schildt, Ernst Günther.
What is The Metamorphosis based on?
The Metamorphosis is based on The Metamorphosis (1915) by Franz Kafka.