Movie

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

“You must become Caligari!”

★ 7.9(1,772)19201h 17m

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is streaming on fuboTV, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Kino Film Collection, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Robert Wiene
Release date: 1920-02-27
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: No Language
Box office: $8,811
Budget: $18,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari — trailer

About The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a 1920 movie in the Drama, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Wiene, starring Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt and Friedrich Fehér. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 1,772 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.

Cast

Werner Krauss

Dr. Caligari

Conrad Veidt

Cesare

Friedrich Fehér

Francis

Lil Dagover

Jane

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Alan

Rudolf Lettinger

Dr. Olsen

Henri Peters-Arnolds

Young Doctor (uncredited)

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Criminal (uncredited)

Hans Lanser-Rudolf

Old Man (uncredited)

Ludwig Rex

Murderer (uncredited)

Elsa Wagner

Landlady (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

insane asylumblack and whitesilent filmunreliable narratorexpressionismsomnambulistmegalomaniamadmansomnambulismgerman expressionismominous

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari on fuboTV, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Kino Film Collection, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Cineverse Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari on Netflix?+

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Kino Film Collection, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Cineverse Amazon Channel.

How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?+

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?+

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari stars Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Fehér, Lil Dagover and Hans Heinrich von Twardowski.

When did The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari come out?+

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a 1920 movie directed by Robert Wiene.

What genre is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?+

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is Drama, Horror, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?+

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was directed by Robert Wiene.