Movie

The Trial

“The Most Remarkable Motion Picture Ever Made!”

★ 7.4(558)19621h 59m

The Trial is streaming on Artiflix in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The Trial

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Orson Welles
Release date: 1962-08-25
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $94,243
Budget: $1,300,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Hisa-Film

The Trial — trailer

About The Trial

The Trial is a 1962 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Orson Welles, starring Anthony Perkins, Jeanne Moreau and Romy Schneider. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 558 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Trial in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Arrested for an unnamed crime, Josef K. is trapped in a surreal bureaucratic maze where justice is unknowable and guilt is assumed.

Cast

Anthony Perkins

Josef K.

Jeanne Moreau

Marika Burstner

Romy Schneider

Leni

Orson Welles

Albert Hastler

Akim Tamiroff

Bloch

Elsa Martinelli

Hilda

Suzanne Flon

Miss Pittl

Madeleine Robinson

Mrs. Grubach

Max Haufler

Uncle Max

Max Buchsbaum

Examining Magistrate

Arnoldo Foà

Inspector A

Jess Hahn

Assistant Inspector #2

Themes & keywords

bureaucracybased on novel or bookcourtsocietysexualityparanoiadystopiafascismsurrealsurrealismtrialconfusionjudgmenthegemonychurch

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Trial in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Trial on Artiflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Trial on Netflix?+

The Trial is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Artiflix.

How long is The Trial?+

The Trial has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in The Trial?+

The Trial stars Anthony Perkins, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Orson Welles and Akim Tamiroff.

When did The Trial come out?+

The Trial is a 1962 movie directed by Orson Welles.

What genre is The Trial?+

The Trial is Crime, Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed The Trial?+

The Trial was directed by Orson Welles.