What genre is Death and the Maiden?

Death and the Maiden is categorised as Drama, Thriller.

Who stars in Death and the Maiden?

Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Sigourney Weaver, Karen Strassman, Krystia Mova appear in the main cast.

Who directed Death and the Maiden?

Roman Polanski directed Death and the Maiden.

How long is Death and the Maiden?

Death and the Maiden runs for 1h 43m (103 minutes).

Is Death and the Maiden worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Death and the Maiden?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Death and the Maiden (1994)

Name: Death and the Maiden
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1994-05-04
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Sigourney Weaver, Karen Strassman, Krystia Mova

Movie 1h 43m ★ 7.1/10 France

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Drama Thriller

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Dating from 1994, Death and the Maiden sits in the drama and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Roman Polanski. The cast includes Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson and Sigourney Weaver. The running time is 1h 43m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.

R Adults only. Rating from US classification.

Prepare yourself for the moment of truth.

64Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.

Synopsis

A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.

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Questions about Death and the Maiden

What genre is Death and the Maiden?: Death and the Maiden is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Death and the Maiden?: Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Sigourney Weaver, Karen Strassman, Krystia Mova appear in the main cast.
Who directed Death and the Maiden?: Roman Polanski directed Death and the Maiden.
How long is Death and the Maiden?: Death and the Maiden runs for 1h 43m (103 minutes).
Is Death and the Maiden worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Death and the Maiden?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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