The Cremator_
"NO ONE WILL SUFFER."
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
Starring
Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Cremator was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
The Cremator is a Horror, Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (20)
Rudolf Hrušínský
Karel Kopfrkingl
Vlasta Chramostová
Lakmé / Dagmar
JS
Jana Stehnová
Zina
MV
Miloš Vognič
Mili
Ilja Prachař
Walter Reinke
Zora Božinová
Reinkeová
Eduard Kohout
Bettleheim
Jiří Lír
Strauss
Dimitri Rafalsky
Fenek
JV
Jan Vlček
Vrána
VH
Václav Halama
Pelikán
Jiří Hálek
Rámar Holý
Václav Kotva
Josífek Zajíc
Míla Myslíková
Silly Woman
Vladimír Menšík
Silly Woman's Husband
Jiří Menzel
Dvorak
Václav Štekl
Musician / Box Referee / Panopticon Owner
Nataša Gollová
Madam in the Massage Parlor
Jindřich Narenta
Nazi in Smoking Suit
Helena Anýžová
Pale Girl
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Country
XC
Rating
7.8/10 (257 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Cremator about?
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
How long is The Cremator?
The Cremator has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in The Cremator?
The cast of The Cremator includes Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Miloš Vognič, Ilja Prachař.
What is the rating of The Cremator?
The Cremator has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 257 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Horror
Drama
Comedy