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Destiny

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1921 | 98 min | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and fantasy fans. If you loved Rear Window or It's a Wonderful Life, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1921: an older pace and style.

As a young couple stops and rests in a small village inn, the man is abducted by Death and sequestered behind a huge doorless, windowless wall. The woman poisons herself in order to join him and is met by Death, who gives her three opportunities to prove that love is stronger than death, thereby freeing her beloved from his fate.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fritz Lang

  • Lil DagoverYoung Woman / Zobeide / Mona Fiametta / Tiao Tsien
  • Walter JanssenYoung Man / Frank / Gianfrancesco / Liang
  • Bernhard GoetzkeDeath / El Mot / Archer
  • Hans SternbergMayor
  • Karl RückertReverend
  • Max AdalbertNotary / Chancellor
  • Wilhelm DiegelmannDoctor
  • Erich PabstTeacher
  • Karl PlatenPharmacist
  • Hermann PichaTaylor