Mayerling
1968, English. Directed by Terence Young.
No one woman could satisfy him...until he fell in love.
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Terence YoungDirector
- Omar SharifRudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
- Catherine DeneuveBaroness Mary Vetsera
- James MasonFranz Joseph I of Austria
- Ava GardnerEmpress Elisabeth of Austria
- James Robertson JusticePrince of Wales
- Geneviève PageCountess Marie Larisch von Moennich
- Andréa ParisyPrincess Stéphanie
- Ivan DesnyCount Josef Hoyos
- Fabienne DaliMizzi Kaspar
- Véronique VendellLisi Stockau
- Howard VernonPrince of Montenuovo
- Irene von MeyendorffCountess Stockau
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1968
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terence Young
- Budget
- $5M
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What Mayerling is based on
Mayerling is based on Mayerling (1930) by Jean Schopfer.
1930
Mayerling
By Jean Schopfer
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Mayerling: quick answers
Is Mayerling worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mayerling?
Mayerling runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Mayerling have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mayerling. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mayerling parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mayerling yet.
Which OTT platform is Mayerling on?
Mayerling isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 October 1968. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mayerling?
If you liked Mayerling, try Jefferson in Paris, Nicholas and Alexandra, Sissi.
Who directed Mayerling?
Mayerling (1968) was directed by Terence Young and stars Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason.
What is Mayerling based on?
Mayerling is based on Mayerling (1930) by Jean Schopfer.