The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is streaming in Germany on Bloodstream, Artiflix.
The verdict
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari has pulled the kind of numbers most German films never see. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 1,825 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 77-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Germany you can stream it on Bloodstream, Artiflix.
Should you spend 77 minutes on it?
77 minutes of German drama with horror threaded through, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- It rates 7.9/10 on 1,825 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 17m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Horror |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Robert Wiene
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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