Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in the US?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari streams on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 8 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 12 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari suitable for kids?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19201h 17mDrama / Horror / Thriller / Crime

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Name: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1920-02-27
Duration: 77 min

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Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 17m

At 1h 17m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Horror · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, horror, thriller, and crime.

US availability

11 subscriptions · 15 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 11 subscription services: fuboTV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 8 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 12 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 1,836 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari tonight

It is a short one: 1h 17m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with fuboTV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 8 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 1,836 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in the US?: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari streams on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 8 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 12 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari suitable for kids?: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.