Movie

Querelle

“It will take you into a surreal world of passion and sexuality, further than most would dare to go.”

★ 6.6(206)19821h 49m

Querelle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Release date: 1982-09-08
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: German
Budget: $1,600,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Gaumont

Querelle — trailer

About Querelle

Querelle is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Brad Davis, Franco Nero and Jeanne Moreau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 206 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Querelle in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A handsome Belgian sailor on shore leave in the port of Brest, who is also a drug smuggler and murderer, embarks upon a voyage of highly charged and violent homosexual self-discovery that will change him forever from the man he once was.

Cast

Brad Davis

Querelle

Franco Nero

Lieutenant Seblon

Jeanne Moreau

Lysiane

Laurent Malet

Roger Bataille

Hanno Pöschl

Robert / Gil

Günther Kaufmann

Nono

Burkhard Driest

Mario

Roger Fritz

Marcellin

Dieter Schidor

Vic Rivette

Natja Brunckhorst

Paulette

Robert van Ackeren

Drunk legionnaire

Werner Asam

Worker

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmurdermale homosexualitysailorlgbtshockinggay themebrestprovocative

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Querelle in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Querelle on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Querelle on Netflix?+

Querelle is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Querelle?+

Querelle has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Querelle?+

Querelle stars Brad Davis, Franco Nero, Jeanne Moreau, Laurent Malet and Hanno Pöschl.

When did Querelle come out?+

Querelle is a 1982 movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

What genre is Querelle?+

Querelle is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Querelle?+

Querelle was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.