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The World Machine

7.519811h 35mMovieMysteryDramaComedy

After the passing of her husband, the commissioned painter Anneliese Psiko decides to travel across the country. In the Austrian province of Styria, she discovers a strange work of art entitled "Weltmaschine" (World Machine). From now on, it will change her life significantly.

DirectorPeter Patzak
WriterChristine Nöstlinger
ProducerHeinz Scheiderbauer

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Cast · Directed by Peter Patzak

EMErni Mangold
Erni Mangold
Annaliese Psiko
LT
Ludwig Thiesen
MB
Maria Bill
NF
Nelli Flo
CB
Carlo Böhm
Herr Psiko
CWChristoph Waltz
Christoph Waltz
Young Painter / New York Diner Youth
EE
Eduard Eibl
RF
Rene Felden
RF
Rainer Finke
FG
Franz Gsellmann
Himself
HH
Heinz Hartwig
JH
Josefine Hawelka

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The World Machine — streaming FAQ

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The World Machine isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The World Machine on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for The World Machine?

The World Machine hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 9, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.