Measuring the World
Seen it?2012 | 127 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Germany in the early 19th century. "Die Vermessung der Welt" follows the two brilliant and eccentric scientists Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss on their life paths.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Detlev Buck
- Florian David FitzCarl Friedrich Gauß
- Albrecht SchuchAlexander von Humboldt
- Vicky KriepsJohanna Gauss
- Jérémy KaponeAimé Bonpland
- Katharina ThalbachMrs. Gauß
- David KrossEugen Gauß
- Max GiermannMilitary Man
- Georg FriedrichSlave Trader
- Detlev BuckAngry Man
- Sven RegenerNatural Scientist I