Reigen (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 1973, Reigen is a comedy and drama film directed by Otto Schenk, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. An all-knowing interlocutor guides us through a series of affairs in Vienna, 1900. A soldier meets an eager young lady of the evening. Later he has an affair with a young lady, who becomes a maid and does similarly with the young man of the house. The young man seduces a married woman. On and on, spinning on the gay carousel of life.
Who’s in it. Reigen stars Gertraud Jesserer as Die Dirne Leocadia, Hans Brenner as Der Soldat Franz, Sydne Rome as Das Stubenmädchen Marie and Helmut Berger as Der junge Herr Alfred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Reigen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reigen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reigen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reigen (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Reigen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Reigen worth watching?
- Reigen holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reigen?
- Reigen stars Gertraud Jesserer, Hans Brenner, Sydne Rome, Helmut Berger and Senta Berger.
- When was Reigen released?
- Reigen was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.
