Stroszek (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1977, Stroszek is a comedy and drama film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 107 minutes. “A Ballad” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bruno Stroszek is released from prison and warned to stop drinking. He has few skills and fewer expectations: with a glockenspiel and an accordion, he ekes out a living as a street musician. He befriends Eva, a prostitute down on her luck and they join his neighbor, Scheitz, an elderly eccentric, when he leaves Germany to live in Wisconsin.
Who’s in it. Stroszek stars Bruno S. as Bruno Stroszek, Eva Mattes as Eva, Clemens Scheitz as Scheitz and Wilhelm von Homburg as Souteneur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Stroszek has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and 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 Stroszek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stroszek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stroszek (1977)?
- In US, Stroszek is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and 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 Stroszek worth watching?
- Stroszek holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stroszek?
- Stroszek stars Bruno S., Eva Mattes, Clemens Scheitz, Wilhelm von Homburg and Burkhard Driest.
- When was Stroszek released?
- Stroszek was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.