Movie

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

★ 7.1(359)19571h 49m

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress is streaming on Netflix in Austria, and available to rent or buy on Sky Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ernst Marischka
Release date: 1957-12-18
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Austria
Studio: Erma-Film
Part of: Sissi Collection

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress — trailer

About Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress is a 1957 movie in the Romance, Drama and History genres, directed by Ernst Marischka, starring Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm and Magda Schneider. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 359 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

Cast

Romy Schneider

Empress Elisabeth

Karlheinz Böhm

Emperor Franz Joseph

Magda Schneider

Duchess Ludovika

Gustav Knuth

Duke Max

Uta Franz

Princess Helene

Walther Reyer

Count Andrassy

Vilma Degischer

Archduchess Sophie

Josef Meinrad

Major Böckl

Senta Wengraf

Countess Bellegarde

Chariklia Baxevanos

Helena auf Korfu

Susanne von Almassy

Princess Beatrice

Klaus Knuth

Prince Ludwig

Themes & keywords

depressionlovesicknesshusband wife relationshipvenice, italygypsynationalismhomelandbavaria, germanyemperorbad mother-in-lawhungarycoughmadeiramilankorfu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress in Austria?+

In Austria, you can stream Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Sky Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store.

Is Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress on Netflix?+

Yes — Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress is available to stream on Netflix in Austria.

How long is Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?+

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?+

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress stars Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Gustav Knuth and Uta Franz.

When did Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress come out?+

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress is a 1957 movie directed by Ernst Marischka.

What genre is Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?+

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress is Romance, Drama and History film.

Who directed Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?+

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress was directed by Ernst Marischka.