Fitzcarraldo
1982, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
Dare to dream the impossible.
Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- PG
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7.6/10 from 939 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Fitzcarraldo
Fitzcarraldo is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Night Flight Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Klaus KinskiFitzcarraldo
- Claudia CardinaleMolly
- José LewgoyDon Aquilino
- Miguel Ángel FuentesCholo
- Paul HittscherOrinoco Paul
- Huerequeque Enrique BohórquezHuerequeque
- Grande OteloStation Master
- Peter BerlingOpera Manager
- David Pérez EspinosaCampa Chief
- Milton NascimentoOpera House Blackman
- Ruy PolanahRubber Baron
- Salvador GodínezOld Missionary
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1982
- Country
- Germany, Peru
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
- Budget
- $7.4M
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Fitzcarraldo: quick answers
Is Fitzcarraldo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 939 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo runs 157 minutes (2h 37m).
Does Fitzcarraldo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fitzcarraldo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fitzcarraldo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fitzcarraldo is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Fitzcarraldo on?
Fitzcarraldo is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fitzcarraldo?
If you liked Fitzcarraldo, try The Mosquito Coast, The Emerald Forest, China Seas.
Who directed Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo (1982) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy.