Baal (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, Baal is a drama film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Baal explores the cult of the genius, an anti-heroic figure who chooses to be a social outcast and live on the fringe of bourgeois morality.
Who’s in it. Baal stars Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Baal, Sigi Graue as Ekart, Margarethe von Trotta as Sophie and Günther Neutze as Nech, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Baal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baal (1970)?
- In US, Baal is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baal worth watching?
- Baal holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baal?
- Baal stars Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Sigi Graue, Margarethe von Trotta, Günther Neutze and Hanna Schygulla.
- When was Baal released?
- Baal was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.