Cabaret
Runtime
124 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cabaret (1972)

American Movie1972Rating 7.4
📌 Available on Tubi and Apple TV and Prime Video🛡️ Parental guidance PG
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Berlin's Kit Kat Club becomes a sanctuary of defiant glamour as ambition, desire, and politics collide in the shadows of 1931. A dreamer's pursuit of stardom and connection unfolds through sultry performances and forbidden romance, even as the world outside grows darker. Between the sequins and melodies lies a haunting truth: that beauty and innocence cannot survive in a world surrendering to cruelty. The film weaves spectacle and sorrow into an unforgettable meditation on the cost of choosing pleasure over conscience.

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Emotional drama

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EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneEmotional and warm
ExperienceFeeling-led relationship drama
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Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
Runtime
124 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 81.2/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-17
IMDb7.8/1063.3K votes78
Rotten Tomatoes92%92
Metacritic80/10080
TMDB7.4/10970 votes74
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DirectorBob Fosse
WritingJoe MasteroffJay Presson AllenChristopher Isherwood
CastLiza MinnelliMichael YorkHelmut GriemJoel GreyFritz Wepper
ProductionCy Feuer
MusicJohn KanderRobert TracyKarola Storr
CinematographyGeoffrey UnsworthLars LooschenPeter MacDonald

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🔥Huge commercial success9.3x
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🔥 Huge commercial success

Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost

The release achieved a very large return multiple, clearly beyond a normal strong success.
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The release delivered $42.8M against a reported budget of $4.6M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 9.3x📈 ROI: +830%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$4.6M4.6 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$42.8M42.8 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🔥Commercial gap
+$38.2M+38.2 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🔥Return multiple
9.3x9.3x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$4.6M
Revenue
$42.8M
Commercial gap
+$38.2M
Budget: $4.6M • Revenue: $42.8M • Commercial gap: +$38.2M ROI +830%
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Director: Bob Fosse

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1Where can I watch Cabaret?
The film is available on three streaming platforms: Prime Video, Apple TV, and Tubi. Choose your preferred platform and subscribe to access the movie.
2Is Cabaret suitable for families and children?
Cabaret is a classic film intended for adult audiences, as it addresses complex dramatic and political themes related to pre-WWII Berlin. It is recommended for teenagers and adults only.
3What is the story of Cabaret in brief?
The film is set in Berlin in 1931, following an ambitious singer living in a vibrant nightclub cabaret while dark political events escalate in the background. The lights and music become a safe haven where the protagonist pursues her bold dreams.
4Who is the director and what is the film's duration?
Cabaret is directed by Bob Fosse and has a runtime of 124 minutes (approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes). It was released in 1972.
5Who are the main cast members of Cabaret?
The film features a talented ensemble led by Liza Minnelli in the lead role as a cabaret singer, alongside Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, and Fritz Wepper. Minnelli's performance was particularly acclaimed by critics.
6What genres does Cabaret fall into?
Cabaret combines three film genres: Musical (featuring prominent songs and dances), Romance, and Drama. It is considered a distinguished classic film that expertly blends these elements together.

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