Mata Hari (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1931, Mata Hari is a drama, crime and romance film directed by George Fitzmaurice, running about 89 minutes. “Men worshipped her like a goddess, only to be betrayed by a kiss!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A semi-fictionalized account of the life of Mata Hari, an exotic dancer who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I.
Who’s in it. Mata Hari stars Greta Garbo as Mata Hari, Ramon Novarro as Lt. Alexis Rosanoff, Lionel Barrymore as General Serge Shubin and Lewis Stone as Andriani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Mata Hari has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
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 Mata Hari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mata Hari tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mata Hari (1931)?
- In US, Mata Hari 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 Mata Hari worth watching?
- Mata Hari holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mata Hari?
- Mata Hari stars Greta Garbo, Ramon Novarro, Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone and C. Henry Gordon.
- When was Mata Hari released?
- Mata Hari was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.