Homunculus (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, Homunculus is a horror and science fiction film directed by Otto Rippert, running about 360 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of scientists, led by a Professor Ortmann, produce a living human child using scientific processes - a "homunculus." This creature is human in every way, except that he cannot experience love.
Who’s in it. Homunculus stars Olaf Fønss as Homunculus, Ernst Ludwig as Prof. Ortmann, Friedrich Kühne as Edgar Rodin and Theodor Loos as Sven Friedland.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homunculus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homunculus tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homunculus (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homunculus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Homunculus?
- Homunculus stars Olaf Fønss, Ernst Ludwig, Friedrich Kühne and Theodor Loos.
- When was Homunculus released?
- Homunculus was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 360 minutes.