The Edukators
Seen it?2004 | 127 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Three activists cobble together a kidnapping plot after they encounter a businessman in his home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hans Weingartner
- Daniel BrühlJan
- Julia JentschJule
- Stipe ErcegPeter
- Burghart KlaußnerJustus Hardenberg
- Peer MartinyVillenbesitzer
- Petra ZieserVillenbesitzerin
- Laura SchmidtTochter
- Sebastian ButzSohn
- Oliver BröckerGlobalisierungsgegner
- Hanns ZischlerVermieter