Effi Briest
1974, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Effi Briest
Effi Briest is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Hanna SchygullaEffi Briest
- Wolfgang SchenckBaron Geert von Instetten
- Ulli LommelMajor Crampas
- Lilo PempeitFrau Briest
- Herbert SteinmetzHerr Briest
- Ursula SträtzRoswitha
- Irm HermannJohanna
- Karlheinz BöhmWullersdorf
- Karl ScheydtKruse
- Barbara LassKöchin
- Rudolf LenzGeheimrat Rummschüttel
- Andrea SchoberAnnie
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1974
- Original title
- Fontane Effi Briest
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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What Effi Briest is based on
Effi Briest is based on Effi Briest (1894) by Theodor Fontane, published by Penguin Classics.
1894
Effi Briest
By Theodor Fontane
Published by Penguin Classics
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Effi Briest: quick answers
Is Effi Briest worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Effi Briest?
Effi Briest runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does Effi Briest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Effi Briest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Effi Briest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Effi Briest on?
Effi Briest is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Effi Briest?
If you liked Effi Briest, try A Month in the Country, The Tin Drum, Love in Thoughts.
Who directed Effi Briest?
Effi Briest (1974) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck, Ulli Lommel.
What is Effi Briest based on?
Effi Briest is based on Effi Briest (1894) by Theodor Fontane, published by Penguin Classics.