Effi Briest (1977)Stream and Watch Online

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Effi Briest' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Effi Briest' right now, here are some finer points about the Tango Film history flick.

Released June 15th, 1977, 'Effi Briest' stars Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck, Ulli Lommel, Lilo Pempeit The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 21 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 40 respected users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer."

'Effi Briest' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel .