Where can I watch Satan’s Brew (1976)?

In US, Satan’s Brew is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Satan’s Brew worth watching?

Satan’s Brew holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Satan’s Brew?

Satan’s Brew stars Kurt Raab, Margit Carstensen, Helen Vita, Volker Spengler and Ingrid Caven.

When was Satan’s Brew released?

Satan’s Brew was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.

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Satan’s Brew (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1976, Satan’s Brew is a comedy and drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. This fast-paced black comedy by wunderkind director Rainer Werner Fassbinder follows the frantic efforts of a starving and confused writer, Walter Kranz to beg, borrow or steal enough money to survive on, and at the same time make some sense of his confusing life. Unable to write enough to keep his publisher's royalty advances coming, he seeks out a woman he imagines is a prostitute and interviews her for material. He is also inspired to utter some poetry, which his brassy, outspoken wife identifies as coming from the famous homosexuality-advocating mystical German poet, Stefan George. This inspires Walter to take a closer look at the gay scene, and he quickly becomes a sort of celebrity there.

Who’s in it. Satan’s Brew stars Kurt Raab as Walter Kranz, Margit Carstensen as Andree, Helen Vita as Luise Kranz and Volker Spengler as Ernst Kranz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Satan’s Brew has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satan’s Brew page.

If you liked it. Fans of Satan’s Brew tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Satan’s Brew (1976)?: In US, Satan’s Brew is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Satan’s Brew worth watching?: Satan’s Brew holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Satan’s Brew?: Satan’s Brew stars Kurt Raab, Margit Carstensen, Helen Vita, Volker Spengler and Ingrid Caven.
When was Satan’s Brew released?: Satan’s Brew was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.