The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
Kernel Score: 85% · 278 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1933-04-21
Runtime: 122 minutes
Where to watch The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic German thriller involves a criminal mastermind who controls a crime network through hypnosis from an asylum.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves a criminal network and hypnosis-driven manipulation tied to a string of crimes.
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
- Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Dr. Mabuse
- Oscar Beregi Sr. as Prof. Dr. Baum
- Camilla Spira as Juwelen-Anna
- Otto Wernicke as Kommissar Lohmann
- Paul Henckels as Lithograph
- Theo Lingen as Karetzky
- Rudolf Schündler as Hardy
- Theodor Loos as Dr. Kramm
- Karl Meixner as Hofmeister
- Gustav Diessl as Kent
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse FAQ
Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse good?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 278 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
In the US you can stream The Testament of Dr. Mabuse on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max.
Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse OK for kids?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic German thriller involves a criminal mastermind who controls a crime network through hypnosis from an asylum.
What movies are like The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
If you liked The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, try Blue Velvet, Angst, Forgotten and M.