Faust (1926)
Kernel Score: 89% · 384 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Released: 1926-10-13
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch Faust
- Stream: MUBI, Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome, Filmtap
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth.
Faust parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Faust (1926) is a silent-film fantasy-horror based on the classic legend of a pact with the devil.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts a plague, death, and infernal imagery consistent with the Faust legend and German Expressionist horror style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- A Christmas Carol (1984) — 84%
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- Vampyr (1932) — 82%
- Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) — 82%
- The Witches (1990) — 75%
- FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) — 79%
- Before I Fall (2017) — 75%
Director
Cast
- Gösta Ekman as Faust
- Emil Jannings as Mephisto
- Camilla Horn as Gretchen Marguerite
- Frida Richard as Gretchens's Mother
- William Dieterle as Valentin
- Werner Fuetterer as Erzengel
- Yvette Guilbert as Marthe Schwerdtlein
- Eric Barclay as Duke of Parma
- Hanna Ralph as Duchess of Parma
- Hans Brausewetter as Farmboy (uncredited)
Faust FAQ
Is Faust good?
Faust has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Faust?
In the US you can stream Faust on MUBI and Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome and Filmtap and rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Faust OK for kids?
Faust is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Faust (1926) is a silent-film fantasy-horror based on the classic legend of a pact with the devil.
What movies are like Faust?
If you liked Faust, try A Christmas Carol, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Golem: How He Came Into the World and Vampyr.