Sunday Drivers
Seen it?1963 | 86 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fans of a well-timed joke and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Shelve it next to Good Bye, Lenin! or Grandma.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 26 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
On August 12, 1961, eight people in three cars set off for Berlin from Leipzig. They want to go to the West. The initiator is the philistine Spiessack, who drives the others, who have embarked on the adventure with mixed feelings. It becomes a journey with numerous incidents and panic, which causes the different characters to clash. When they finally arrive in Berlin the next day, they are not allowed to cross the border. The only option is to return. At home, Spiessack is met by a policeman in his living room - with the slogan "We'll be back" written on the wall.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 257 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerhard Klein
- Harald HalgardtSpiessack
- Herwart GrosseDr. Denker
- Irene KorbMiriam
- Erich GerberdingTeichert
- Ellinor VogelFriedchen
- Gerd EhlersRosentreter
- Angelica DomröseSabine
- Hartmut KirschkeGemulf
- Erika DunkelmannWirtin
- Hans FinohrKontrolleur