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Four Minutes

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2006 | 112 min | Drama, Music

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved Lost Highway or Bronson, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Jenny is young. Her life is over. She killed someone. And she would do it again. When an 80-year-old piano teacher discovers the girl’s secret, her brutality and her dreams, she decides to transform her pupil into the musical wunderkind she once was.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Kraus

  • Monica BleibtreuTraude Krüger
  • Hannah HerzsprungJenny von Loeben
  • Sven PippigMütze
  • Richy MüllerKowalski
  • Jasmin TabatabaiAyse
  • Stefan KurtDirektor Meyerbeer
  • Vadim GlownaGerhard von Loeben
  • Nadja UhlNadine Hoffmann
  • Peter DavorJournalist Wahrig
  • Edita MalovčićTraude, jung