Pandora's Box (1929)
German · Drama / Crime · 141 min · 6
★ 7.4 Few ratings 270 ratings
Released 30 Jan 1929
Page updated 30 Sept 2026
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Audience★ 7.4 from 270 ratings on TMDB
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Pandora's Box is streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
Pandora's Box is a dependable German film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 270 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of German drama, leaning crime. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 270 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
The rise and inevitable fall of an amoral but naive young woman whose insouciant eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
G.W. Pabst
Cast
Louise Brooks
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Fritz Kortner
Dr. Ludwig Schön
Francis Lederer
Alwa Schön
Carl Goetz
Schigolch
Alice Roberts
Countess Anna Geschwitz
Daisy D'Ora
Charlotte Marie Adelaide von Zarnikow
Where to watch in Germany
Amazon Prime Videoalleskino Amazon Channel
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in Germany
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Is Pandora's Box worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 7.4/10 on audience ratings. 2h 21m of German drama, leaning crime. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Where can I watch Pandora's Box?
You can stream Pandora's Box in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel.
When is Pandora's Box coming to streaming?
Pandora's Box is already streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel.
Is Pandora's Box family friendly?
Pandora's Box is rated 6, suitable for family viewing.
What language is Pandora's Box in?
Pandora's Box is a German film (Drama / Crime).
