The Consequence (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1977, The Consequence is a drama film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas is the son of a prison warden. He falls for and seduces Martin, who is older and one of the prison inmates. After Martin is released, they try to build a relationship and a life together but, no one will leave them alone.
Who’s in it. The Consequence stars Jürgen Prochnow as Martin Kurath, Ernst Hannawald as Thomas Manzoni, Werner Schwuchow as Erzieher Diethelm and Hans-Michael Rehberg as Anstaltsleiter Rusterholz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Consequence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Consequence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Consequence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Consequence (1977)?
- In US, The Consequence is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Consequence worth watching?
- The Consequence holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Consequence?
- The Consequence stars Jürgen Prochnow, Ernst Hannawald, Werner Schwuchow, Hans-Michael Rehberg and Hans Putz.