Doctor Faustus (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1967, Doctor Faustus is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Richard Burton, running about 93 minutes. “The story of a scientist who sells his soul to the devil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Faustus is a scholar at the University of Wittenberg when he earns his doctorate degree. His insatiable appetite for knowledge and power leads him to employ necromancy to conjure Mephistopheles out of hell. He bargains away his soul to Lucifer in exchange for living 24 years during which Mephistopheles will be his slave. Faustus signs the pact in his own blood and Mephistopheles reveals the works of the devil to Faustus.
Who’s in it. Doctor Faustus stars Richard Burton as Doctor Faustus, Elizabeth Taylor as Helen of Troy, Richard Durden as Evil Angel/Knight and Michael Menaugh as Good Angel/Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Doctor Faustus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Faustus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Faustus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Faustus (1967)?
- In US, Doctor Faustus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doctor Faustus worth watching?
- Doctor Faustus holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Faustus?
- Doctor Faustus stars Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Durden, Michael Menaugh and Andreas Teuber.
- When was Doctor Faustus released?
- Doctor Faustus was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.