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Veronika Voss

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1982 | 105 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Berlin award: Golden Bear.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

  • Rosel ZechVeronika Voss
  • Hilmar ThateRobert Krohn
  • Cornelia FroboessHenriette
  • Annemarie DüringerDr. Marianne Katz
  • Doris SchadeJosefa
  • Erik SchumannDr. Edel
  • Elisabeth VolkmannGrete
  • Armin Mueller-StahlMax Rehbein
  • Rainer Werner FassbinderKinobesucher (uncredited)
  • Peter BerlingFilmproduzent / Dicker Mann