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A Dangerous Method

“Why deny what you desire the most.”

★ 6.4(2,222)20111h 39m

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Director: David Cronenberg
Release date: 2011-09-30
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $27,462,041
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Switzerland
Studio: Dangerous Method Film AG

A Dangerous Method — trailer

About A Dangerous Method

A Dangerous Method is a 2011 movie in the Drama genre, directed by David Cronenberg, starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 2,222 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Dangerous Method in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.

Cast

Keira Knightley

Sabina Spielrein

Viggo Mortensen

Sigmund Freud

Michael Fassbender

Carl Jung

Sarah Gadon

Emma Jung

Vincent Cassel

Otto Gross

André Hennicke

Professor Eugen Bleuler

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Sándor Ferenczi

Mignon Remé

Jung's Secretary

Mareike Carrière

Food Nurse

Franziska Arndt

Bath Nurse

Wladimir Matuchin

Nikolai Spielrein

André Dietz

Medical Policeman

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Dangerous Method in United States?+

In United States, A Dangerous Method is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Dangerous Method on Netflix?+

A Dangerous Method is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is A Dangerous Method?+

A Dangerous Method has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in A Dangerous Method?+

A Dangerous Method stars Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Gadon and Vincent Cassel.

When did A Dangerous Method come out?+

A Dangerous Method is a 2011 movie directed by David Cronenberg.

What genre is A Dangerous Method?+

A Dangerous Method is Drama film.

Who directed A Dangerous Method?+

A Dangerous Method was directed by David Cronenberg.