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The Countess

5.920091h 40mMovieDramaHistoryThriller

Kingdom of Hungary, 17th century. As she gets older, powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), blinded by the passion that she feels for a younger man, succumbs to the mad delusion that blood will keep her young and beautiful forever.

DirectorJulie Delpy
WriterJulie Delpy
ProducersAndro Steinborn·Martin Shore

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PhiloPhiloAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelSundance NowSundance Now
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Julie Delpy

Julie Delpy
Julie Delpy
Erzsébet Báthory
Daniel Brühl
Daniel Brühl
István Thurzó
William Hurt
William Hurt
György Thurzó
Anamaria Marinca
Anamaria Marinca
Darvulia
Maria Simon
Maria Simon
Helena
Sebastian Blomberg
Sebastian Blomberg
Dominic Vizakna
Adriana Altaras
Adriana Altaras
Aunt Klara
Charly Hübner
Charly Hübner
Ferenc Nádasdy
Andy Gätjen
Andy Gätjen
Miklós
Frederick Lau
Frederick Lau
Janós
Katrin Pollitt
Katrin Pollitt
Dorothea
Anna Maria Mühe
Anna Maria Mühe
Bertha

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The Countess — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Countess?

The Countess is streaming on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Countess on Netflix?

No, The Countess is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC+.

Is The Countess on Amazon Prime Video?

The Countess 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 Countess for free?

The Countess is available on Philo and AMC+ in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Countess based on a true story?

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