The Stendhal Syndrome
1996, Italian. Directed by Dario Argento.
Murder is an art — and she’s the canvas!
A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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The Stendhal Syndrome is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dario ArgentoDirector
- Asia ArgentoDet. Anna Manni
- Thomas KretschmannAlfredo Grossi
- Marco LeonardiMarco Longhi
- Luigi DibertiInsp. Manetti
- Paolo BonacelliDr. Cavanna
- Lucia StaraCommessa di un negozio
- Lorenzo CrespiGiulio
- Vera GemmaPoliziotta
- Veronica LazărMadre di Marie
- Sandro GiordanoFausto
- Cinzia MonrealeMoglie di Alfredo Grossi
- Julien LambroschiniMarie
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1996
- Original title
- La sindrome di Stendhal
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Franco Ferrini, Dario Argento
- Budget
- $3.8M
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The Stendhal Syndrome: quick answers
Is The Stendhal Syndrome worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 306 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Stendhal Syndrome?
The Stendhal Syndrome runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Stendhal Syndrome have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Stendhal Syndrome. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Stendhal Syndrome parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Stendhal Syndrome is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Stendhal Syndrome on?
The Stendhal Syndrome is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stendhal Syndrome?
If you liked The Stendhal Syndrome, try Opera, What Have They Done to Your Daughters?, Body Cam.
Who directed The Stendhal Syndrome?
The Stendhal Syndrome (1996) was directed by Dario Argento and stars Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Leonardi.