Cabaret (1972)
Kernel Score: 84% · 955 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Music, Drama, Romance
Released: 1972-02-13
Runtime: 124 minutes
Where to watch Cabaret
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and an impish emcee sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.
Cabaret parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Cabaret is a PG-rated musical drama set in decadent 1930s Berlin amid the rise of the Nazi party, with mature themes of sexuality.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Set in a decadent cabaret club with bisexuality, burlesque performance, and sexually provocative musical numbers.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Bob Fosse
Cast
- Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles
- Michael York as Brian Roberts
- Helmut Griem as Maximilian von Heune
- Joel Grey as Master of Ceremonies
- Fritz Wepper as Fritz Wendel
- Marisa Berenson as Natalia Landauer
- Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel as Fräulein Schneider
- Helen Vita as Fräulein Kost
- Sigrid von Richthofen as Fräulein Mayr
- Gerd Vespermann as Bobby
Cabaret FAQ
Is Cabaret good?
Cabaret has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 955 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Cabaret?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Cabaret OK for kids?
Cabaret is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Cabaret is a PG-rated musical drama set in decadent 1930s Berlin amid the rise of the Nazi party, with mature themes of sexuality.
What movies are like Cabaret?
If you liked Cabaret, try Where Hands Touch, Victor/Victoria, My Policeman and Tel chi el telùn.