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The Castle

6.119972h 3mMovieDramaMystery

When land surveyor K arrives at a small village that houses a castle, local authorities refuse to allow him to enter. As he tries to convince the officials that they sent for him, they clamp down with increasingly complicated bureaucratic obstacles.

DirectorMichael Haneke
WriterMichael Haneke
ProducersChristina Undritz·Veit Heiduschka

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Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelKanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Michael Haneke

UMUlrich Mühe
Ulrich Mühe
K
SLSusanne Lothar
Susanne Lothar
Frieda
FGFrank Giering
Frank Giering
Artur
FEFelix Eitner
Felix Eitner
Jeremias
NPNikolaus Paryla
Nikolaus Paryla
Vorsteher
AEAndré Eisermann
André Eisermann
Barnabas
DLDörte Lyssewski
Dörte Lyssewski
Olga
IBInga Busch
Inga Busch
Amalia
NS
Norbert Schwientek
Bürgel
HDHans Diehl
Hans Diehl
Erlanger
BLBirgit Linauer
Birgit Linauer
Pepi
BSBranko Samarovski
Branko Samarovski
Herrenhofwirt

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The Castle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Castle?

The Castle is streaming on Criterion Channel and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Castle on Netflix?

No, The Castle is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Kanopy.

Is The Castle on Amazon Prime Video?

The Castle isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Castle for free?

The Castle is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.