Where to watch Effi Briest in Germany
Effi Briest is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Behind the Tree. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
About Effi Briest
Effi Briest is a 1974 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck and Ulli Lommel. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Effi Briest in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.
Top cast
Hanna Schygulla
Effi Briest
Wolfgang Schenck
Baron Geert von Instetten
Ulli Lommel
Major Crampas
Lilo Pempeit
Frau Briest
Herbert Steinmetz
Herr Briest
Ursula Strätz
Roswitha
Irm Hermann
Johanna
Karlheinz Böhm
Wullersdorf
Karl Scheydt
Kruse
Barbara Lass
Köchin
Rudolf Lenz
Geheimrat Rummschüttel
Andrea Schober
Annie
Eva Mattes
Hulda
Theo Tecklenburg
Pastor Niemeyer
An Dorthe Braker
Frau Pasche
Peter Gauhe
Vetter Dagobert
Barbara Valentin
Marietta Tripelli
Hark Bohm
Pharmacist Gieshübler (uncredited)
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Effi Briest in Germany?+
In Germany, you can stream Effi Briest on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Behind the Tree.
Is Effi Briest on Netflix?+
Effi Briest is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.
How long is Effi Briest?+
Effi Briest has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
Who stars in Effi Briest?+
Effi Briest stars Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck, Ulli Lommel, Lilo Pempeit and Herbert Steinmetz.
When did Effi Briest come out?+
Effi Briest is a 1974 movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
What genre is Effi Briest?+
Effi Briest is History and Drama film.
Who directed Effi Briest?+
Effi Briest was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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