

The Fifth Seal
1976, Hungarian. Directed by Zoltán Fábri.
Let Both The Guilty and the Innocent Live In Fear
In 1944 Budapest, a watchmaker, a book seller and a carpenter are drinking in a bar with the owner, when they are joined by a stranger. The watchmaker poses a hypothetical that will change their lives forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hungarian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1976
- Original title
- Az ötödik pecsét
- Country
- Hungary
- Written by
- Zoltán Fábri
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The Fifth Seal: quick answers
Is The Fifth Seal worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fifth Seal?
The Fifth Seal runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Fifth Seal have a post-credits scene?
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The Fifth Seal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Fifth Seal on?
The Fifth Seal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 October 1976. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fifth Seal?
If you liked The Fifth Seal, try Walking with the Enemy, The Scarlet and the Black, Birdy.
Who directed The Fifth Seal?
The Fifth Seal (1976) was directed by Zoltán Fábri and stars Lajos Őze, László Márkus, Ferenc Bencze.