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Mathias Kneißl

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1971 | 94 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With 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 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.

Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.

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 powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Reinhard Hauff

  • Hans BrennerMathias Kneissl
  • Ruth DrexelRes Kneissl, Mathias' Mutter
  • Eva MattesKatharina Kneissl
  • Hanna SchygullaMathilde Schreck
  • Frank FreyAlois Kneissl
  • Gustl BayrhammerMühlbauer
  • Rainer Werner FassbinderFlecklbauer
  • Kurt RaabFritz Rechthaler, Jungbauer
  • Walter SedlmayrPolizist
  • Kelle Riedl