Stroszek (1977)
Kernel Score: 80% · 292 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 1977-05-20
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch Stroszek
- Stream: Philo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Cineverse
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Bruno Stroszek is released from prison and warned to stop drinking. He has few skills and fewer expectations: with a glockenspiel and an accordion, he ekes out a living as a street musician. He befriends Eva, a prostitute down on her luck and they join his neighbor, Scheitz, an elderly eccentric, when he leaves Germany to live in Wisconsin.
Stroszek parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this drama follows an ex-convict battling alcoholism alongside a prostitute and an eccentric elderly friend.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — One of the main characters is a prostitute, though the film focuses on friendship rather than explicit content.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — The protagonist is an alcoholic warned to stop drinking after his release from prison.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Bruno S. as Bruno Stroszek
- Eva Mattes as Eva
- Clemens Scheitz as Scheitz
- Wilhelm von Homburg as Souteneur
- Burkhard Driest as Pimp #2
- Clayton Szalpinski as Mechanic
- Ely Rodriguez as Mechanic's Assistant
- Alfred Edel as Prison Warden
- Scott McKain as Bank Teller
- Pitt Bedewitz as Pimp #3
Stroszek FAQ
Is Stroszek good?
Stroszek has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 292 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Stroszek?
In the US you can stream Stroszek on Philo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex and Cineverse and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Stroszek OK for kids?
Stroszek is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this drama follows an ex-convict battling alcoholism alongside a prostitute and an eccentric elderly friend.
What movies are like Stroszek?
If you liked Stroszek, try Christiane F., 25th Hour, The Brutalist and Paris, Texas.