Michael
1924, German. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
A mature and visually elegant period romance that remains one of the earliest and most compassionate overtly gay-themed films in movie history. Based upon Herman Bang's 1902 novel, Dreyer's Michael refashions the classical Greek myth of Jupiter and Ganymede into a love triangle between an aging artist, Zoret, his protagonist Michael, and Princess Zamikoff, an aristocratic femme fatale as entranced by Michael’s youthful beauty as Zoret is.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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FawesomeCast & crew
- Carl Theodor DreyerDirector
- Walter SlezakEugene Michael
- Benjamin ChristensenClaude Zoret
- Nora GregorPrincess Lucia Zamikoff
- Max AuzingerJules - Majordomo
- Robert GarrisonCharles Switt - Art Critic
- Karl FreundLeBlanc - Art Dealer
- Alexander MurskiMr. Adelsskjold
- Grete MosheimMrs. Alice Adelsskjold
- Didier AslanDuke Monthieu
- Wilhelmine SandrockDowager Duchess Monthieu
- Eugène de KlotzBaron
- Mady ChristiansWoman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 September 1924
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Thea von Harbou, Carl Theodor Dreyer
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Michael: quick answers
Is Michael worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Michael?
Michael runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Michael have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Michael. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Michael parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Michael yet.
Which OTT platform is Michael on?
Michael isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Michael?
If you liked Michael, try Cabiria, Mädchen in Uniform, My Policeman.
Who directed Michael?
Michael (1924) was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Walter Slezak, Benjamin Christensen, Nora Gregor.