The Cremator
Top Pick
Stream on Criterion Channel
HD · Included
About
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
The Cremator is a film that explores themes of based on novel or book, insanity, child murder. It also touches on zoo and dark comedy and crematorium.
Trailer
Director
Juraj Herz
Cast
Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Miloš Vognič, Ilja Prachař, Zora Božinová, Eduard Kohout, Jiří Lír, Dimitri Rafalsky, Jan Vlček
You might also like
See all →
Best way to watch
2 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
Included with subscription
Last verified 3 hours ago
Top Picks
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
The Cremator is a film that explores themes of based on novel or book, insanity, child murder. It also touches on zoo and dark comedy and crematorium.
Director
Juraj Herz
Cast
Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Miloš Vognič, Ilja Prachař, Zora Božinová, Eduard Kohout, Jiří Lír, Dimitri Rafalsky, Jan Vlček
based on novel or book · insanity · child murder · zoo · dark comedy · crematorium · exterminator · funeral director · nazi collaborationism · czech new wave
2 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
All Options
Included with Subscription
Criterion Channel
Stream • Included
Rent
Rent • Check price
The Cremator is streaming on Criterion Channel. Rent The Cremator on Apple TV Store. Availability last verified March 6, 2026.
