Querelle
1982, English. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
It will take you into a surreal world of passion and sexuality, further than most would dare to go.
French sailor Querelle arrives in Brest and starts frequenting a strange whorehouse. He discovers that his brother Robert is the lover of the lady owner, Lysiane. Here, you can play dice with Nono, Lysiane's husband: if you win, you are allowed to make love with Lysiane; if you lose, you have to make love with Nono... Querelle loses on purpose.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Querelle
Querelle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Brad DavisQuerelle
- Franco NeroLieutenant Seblon
- Jeanne MoreauLysiane
- Laurent MaletRoger Bataille
- Hanno PöschlRobert / Gil
- Günther KaufmannNono
- Burkhard DriestMario
- Roger FritzMarcellin
- Dieter SchidorVic Rivette
- Natja BrunckhorstPaulette
- Robert van AckerenDrunk legionnaire
- Werner AsamWorker
Details
- Released
- 8 September 1982
- Country
- Germany, France
- Written by
- Burkhard Driest, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Budget
- $1.6M
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What Querelle is based on
Querelle is based on Querelle of Brest, a 1947 novel by Jean Genet, published by Éditions Gallimard.
Novel · 1947
Querelle of Brest
By Jean Genet
Published by Éditions Gallimard
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Querelle: quick answers
Is Querelle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Querelle?
Querelle runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Querelle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Querelle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Querelle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Querelle is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Querelle on?
Querelle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Querelle?
If you liked Querelle, try Young Adam, Intimacy, The French Lieutenant's Woman.
Who directed Querelle?
Querelle (1982) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Brad Davis, Franco Nero, Jeanne Moreau.
What is Querelle based on?
Querelle is based on Querelle of Brest, a 1947 novel by Jean Genet, published by Éditions Gallimard.