Quick Info
- Year
- 1920
- Director
- Robert Wiene
- Duration
- 77 min
- Language
- DE
- Country
- DE
External Ratings
IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Our Rating
8/10
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7.5/10
Overview
Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8
Acting
8.1
Direction
7.9
Cinematography
7.7
Music
7.5
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
