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A Dangerous Method

6.320111h 39mRMovieDrama

Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.

DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterChristopher Hampton
ProducersKarl Spoerri·Stephan Mallmann

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BeamafilmBeamafilmSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
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Cast · Directed by David Cronenberg

KKKeira Knightley
Keira Knightley
Sabina Spielrein
VMViggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Sigmund Freud
MFMichael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender
Carl Jung
SGSarah Gadon
Sarah Gadon
Emma Jung
VCVincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel
Otto Gross
AHAndré Hennicke
André Hennicke
Professor Eugen Bleuler
ASArndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Sándor Ferenczi
MRMignon Remé
Mignon Remé
Jung's Secretary
MCMareike Carrière
Mareike Carrière
Food Nurse
FAFranziska Arndt
Franziska Arndt
Bath Nurse
WMWladimir Matuchin
Wladimir Matuchin
Nikolai Spielrein
AD
André Dietz
Medical Policeman

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A Dangerous Method — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Dangerous Method?

A Dangerous Method is streaming on Beamafilm and SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Dangerous Method on Netflix?

No, A Dangerous Method is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm and SBS On Demand.

Is A Dangerous Method on Amazon Prime Video?

A Dangerous Method isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Dangerous Method for free?

A Dangerous Method is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is A Dangerous Method based on a true story?

Yes — A Dangerous Method is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).