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Rosa Luxemburg

6.619862h 2mMovieDramaHistory

Polish socialist and Marxist Rosa Luxemburg works tirelessly in the service of revolution in early 20th century Poland and Germany. While Luxemburg campaigns for her beliefs, she is repeatedly imprisoned as she forms the Spartacist League offering a new vision for Germany.

DirectorMargarethe von Trotta
WriterMargarethe von Trotta
ProducersRegina Ziegler·Eberhard Junkersdorf

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Margarethe von Trotta

BSBarbara Sukowa
Barbara Sukowa
Rosa Luxemburg
DODaniel Olbrychski
Daniel Olbrychski
Leo Jogiches
OSOtto Sander
Otto Sander
Karl Liebknecht
HJHannes Jaenicke
Hannes Jaenicke
Kostja Zetkin
KBKarin Baal
Karin Baal
Mathilde Jacob
WGWinfried Glatzeder
Winfried Glatzeder
Paul Levi
CRCharles Regnier
Charles Regnier
Jean Jaurès
HRHans-Michael Rehberg
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Waldemar Pabst
CBCharles Brauer
Charles Brauer
Gefängnisdirektor, Breslau
AAAdelheid Arndt
Adelheid Arndt
Luise Kautsky
JHJürgen Holtz
Jürgen Holtz
Karl Kautsky
DSDoris Schade
Doris Schade
Clara Zetkin

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Rosa Luxemburg — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rosa Luxemburg?

Rosa Luxemburg is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rosa Luxemburg on Netflix?

No, Rosa Luxemburg is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Rosa Luxemburg on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rosa Luxemburg isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Rosa Luxemburg for free?

Rosa Luxemburg is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Rosa Luxemburg based on a true story?

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