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Faust (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Faust is a 2013 fantasy drama directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, starring Anton Adasinsky, Hanna Schygulla and Georg Friedrich. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $138,405 worldwide. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
worldwide gross
$138.4K
Metascore
65
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Faust (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Faust About?

The premise of Faust without spoilers.

A man struggles with the conflict between reason and intense desire in this cinematic adaptation of the Faustian legend. Driven by passion, he makes a fateful bargain with the enigmatic Devil, Anton Adasinsky, trading his soul for a taste of ultimate fulfillment. This leads to a visually stunning and surreal journey that explores the depths of temptation and descends into the darkness of Hell.

Faust Themes & Keywords

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  • dutch angle
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  • signature in blood
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  • repeated line
  • hemlock
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  • human anatomy
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Cast & crew

Faust Cast

Anton Adasinsky leads the cast, with Hanna Schygulla and Georg Friedrich. Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov; 8 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Faust Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Faust 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Box office

Faust Box Office

Faust grossed $138,405 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$138.4K

International
$138.4K

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FAQ

Faust FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Faust, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Faust?

Faust runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Faust released?

Faust was released on November 15, 2013.

Who directed Faust?

Faust was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.

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Who is in the cast of Faust?

Faust stars Anton Adasinsky, Hanna Schygulla and Georg Friedrich, among 8 credited actors.

How much did Faust make at the box office?

Faust grossed $138,405 worldwide.

How is Faust rated?

Faust has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.

Does Faust have a post-credit scene?

No. Faust has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Faust in?

The original language of Faust is German.

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