Movie · 1920 Available digitally

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari · Robert Wiene

1h 17min NR Release: 02/27/1920 Crime Drama Horror Thriller

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a crime and drama movie released in 1920, directed by Robert Wiene, starring Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt and Friedrich Fehér. It runs 1h 17min and is rated NR in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte and Telecine Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

You must become Caligari!

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.

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Trailer for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

2014 Theatrical Trailer · YouTube

Cast of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

11 actors

Werner Krauss as Dr. Caligari

Conrad Veidt as Cesare

Friedrich Fehér as Francis

Lil Dagover as Jane

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski as Alan

Rudolf Lettinger as Dr. Olsen

Henri Peters-Arnolds as Young Doctor (uncredited)

Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Criminal (uncredited)

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Hans Lanser-Rudolf as Old Man (uncredited) Ludwig Rex as Murderer (uncredited)

Elsa Wagner as Landlady (uncredited)

Director: Robert Wiene
Cinematography: Willy Hameister
Music: Alfredo Antonini, Giuseppe Becce
Production: Erich Pommer, Rudolf Meinert
Screenplay: Hans Janowitz, Carl Mayer

Frequently asked questions about The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Where to watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?

In Brazil, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is available on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Telecine Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Artiflix.

Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte and Telecine Amazon Channel.

Can you watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari for free?

Yes. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is available free, with ads, on NetMovies, JustWatch TV and Bloodstream.

Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 03/10/2026, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte and Telecine Amazon Channel.

How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari runs 1h 17min (77 minutes).

What is the age rating of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?

In Brazil, it is rated NR.

What year did The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari come out?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari came out in 1920.

How much did The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari gross?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari grossed US$ 8,811 worldwide. Its budget was US$ 18,000.

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari details

Status: Released
Original title: Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari
Original language: German
Countries: Germany
Production companies: Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.
Budget: US$ 18,000
Worldwide box office: US$ 8,811

Themes

Crime Drama Horror Thriller insane asylum black and white silent film unreliable narrator expressionism somnambulist megalomania madman somnambulism mysterious german expressionism dramatic suspenseful foreboding ghoulish ominous