Movie

Ludwig

“Ludwig. He loved women. He loved men. He lived as controversially as he ruled. But he did not care what the world thought. He was the world.”

★ 7.4(186)19733h 59m

Drama History

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Good to know

Director: Luchino Visconti
Release date: 1973-03-07
Runtime: 3h 59m
Language: Italian
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Cinétel

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About Ludwig

Ludwig is a 1973 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Luchino Visconti, starring Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider and Trevor Howard. It has a runtime of 3 hours 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 186 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ludwig in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.

Cast

Helmut Berger

Ludwig

Romy Schneider

Elisabeth of Austria

Trevor Howard

Richard Wagner

Silvana Mangano

Cosima von Bülow

Gert Fröbe

Father Hoffmann

Helmut Griem

Dürckheim

Izabella Telezynska

Queen Mother

Umberto Orsini

Count von Holnstein

John Moulder-Brown

Prince Otto

Sonia Petrovna

Sophie

Folker Bohnet

Joseph Kainz

Heinz Moog

Professor von Gudden

Themes & keywords

friendshipbavaria, germanybiographyherrenchiemseemale homosexualityking19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ludwig in Canada?+

Ludwig is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ludwig on Netflix?+

Ludwig is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Ludwig?+

Ludwig has a runtime of 3 hours 59 minutes (239 minutes).

Who stars in Ludwig?+

Ludwig stars Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano and Gert Fröbe.

When did Ludwig come out?+

Ludwig is a 1973 movie directed by Luchino Visconti.

What genre is Ludwig?+

Ludwig is Drama and History film.

Who directed Ludwig?+

Ludwig was directed by Luchino Visconti.