Querelle (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Querelle is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 108 minutes. “It will take you into a surreal world of passion and sexuality, further than most would dare to go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Querelle stars Brad Davis as Querelle, Franco Nero as Lieutenant Seblon, Jeanne Moreau as Lysiane and Laurent Malet as Roger Bataille, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Querelle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Querelle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Querelle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Querelle (1982)?
- In US, Querelle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Querelle worth watching?
- Querelle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Querelle?
- Querelle stars Brad Davis, Franco Nero, Jeanne Moreau, Laurent Malet and Hanno Pöschl.
- When was Querelle released?
- Querelle was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.