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Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

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1957 | 109 min | Romance, Drama, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Brooklyn or The Heiress, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1957: an older pace and style.

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ernst Marischka

  • Romy SchneiderEmpress Elisabeth
  • Karlheinz BöhmEmperor Franz Joseph
  • Magda SchneiderDuchess Ludovika
  • Gustav KnuthDuke Max
  • Uta FranzPrincess Helene
  • Walther ReyerCount Andrassy
  • Vilma DegischerArchduchess Sophie
  • Josef MeinradMajor Böckl
  • Senta WengrafCountess Bellegarde
  • Chariklia BaxevanosHelena auf Korfu