Where to watch Martha in Canada
Martha is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 29 May 2026.
About Martha
Martha is a 1974 movie in the TV Movie, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Margit Carstensen, Karlheinz Böhm and Barbara Valentin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 68 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Martha in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
Top cast
Margit Carstensen
Martha
Karlheinz Böhm
Helmut
Barbara Valentin
Marianne
Peter Chatel
Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey
Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven
Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen
Erna
Wolfgang Schenck
Meister
Günter Lamprecht
Dr. Salomon
El Hedi ben Salem
Hotel Guest
Rudolf Lenz
Porter
Kurt Raab
Secretary
Elma Karlowa
Waitress
Heide Simon
Nurse
Lilo Pempeit
Ingrid Caven
Ilse
Michael Ballhaus
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Peter Berling
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Rudolf Waldemar Brem
Telephone Man (uncredited)
Karl Scheydt
Marianne's Husband (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Martha in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Martha on Criterion Channel.
Is Martha on Netflix?+
Martha is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Martha?+
Martha has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Who stars in Martha?+
Martha stars Margit Carstensen, Karlheinz Böhm, Barbara Valentin, Peter Chatel and Gisela Fackeldey.
When did Martha come out?+
Martha is a 1974 movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
What genre is Martha?+
Martha is TV Movie, Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Martha?+
Martha was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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