Berlin Calling
Seen it?2008 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Almost Famous, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- 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).
A man tours clubs around the globe with his manager and girlfriend. On the eve of their largest album release he is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after overdosing at a gig.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$599K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hannes Stöhr
- Paul KalkbrennerMartin Karow (DJ Ickarus)
- Rita LengyelMathilde
- Corinna HarfouchProf. Dr. Petra Paul
- Araba WaltonCorinna
- Peter SchneiderCrystal Pete
- Rolf Peter Kahl"Erbse"
- Henriette MüllerJenny
- Udo KroschwaldKarow
- Megan GayAlice
- Max MauffZivi Alex