Movie

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

★ 7.3(377)19741h 49m

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Curzon Home Cinema. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 1974-11-01
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: ZDF

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser — trailer

About The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is a 1974 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Bruno S., Walter Ladengast and Brigitte Mira. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 377 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film follows Kaspar Hauser, who lived the first seventeen years of his life chained in a tiny cellar with only a toy horse to occupy his time, devoid of all human contact except for a man who wears a black overcoat and top hat who feeds him.

Cast

Bruno S.

Kaspar Hauser

Walter Ladengast

Professor Daumer

Brigitte Mira

Haushälterin Käthe

Willy Semmelrogge

Ringmaster

Kidlat Tahimik

Hombrecito, the Indian

Hans Musäus

Unknown Man

Michael Kroecher

Lord Stanhope

Henry van Lyck

Calvary Captain

Enno Patalas

Pastor Fuhrmann

Volker Elis Pilgrim

Pastor #2

Volker Prechtel

Hiltel, the prison guard

Gloria Doer

Frau Hiltel

Themes & keywords

liberationnuremberg, germanycurious

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Curzon Home Cinema.

Is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser on Netflix?+

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

How long is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?+

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?+

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser stars Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge and Kidlat Tahimik.

When did The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser come out?+

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is a 1974 movie directed by Werner Herzog.

What genre is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?+

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?+

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser was directed by Werner Herzog.