Austerlitz (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Austerlitz is a drama and documentary film directed by Stan Neumann, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. “You buy a book. You don’t really know why. It lies around, and then one day you open it, almost absentmindedly. And there you are, facing your own innermost secrets.” So begins Stan Neumann’s cinematic adaptation of W.G. Sebald’s award-winning novel, Austerlitz. The vaulted and majestic space of the railway station in Antwerp is where our journey really starts with actor Denis Lavant (Holy Motors) addressing the camera directly, and musing on the curious nature of railway stations. This bravura opening is startling, charming, and like the unnamed narrator of the book, you surrender to the proceedings and perambulate alongside Lavant, as he journeys through the great buildings of Europe, faded and shuttered hotels and grand colonnades with broken windows.
Who’s in it. Austerlitz stars Denis Lavant as Jacques Austerlitz, Roxane Duran as Marie de Verneuil, Viera Pavlíková as Vera (as Vera Pavlíková) and Dominique Pifarély as Le musicien, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Austerlitz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Austerlitz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Austerlitz (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Austerlitz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Austerlitz?
- Austerlitz stars Denis Lavant, Roxane Duran, Viera Pavlíková, Dominique Pifarély and Veronika Výprachtická.
- When was Austerlitz released?
- Austerlitz was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.