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Toni Erdmann

Seen it?

2016 | 162 min | Comedy, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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 Parenthood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 2 hr 42 min.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Convinced that his daughter has forgotten how to laugh, a father shows up unannounced while she's living abroad and bombards her with outrageous jokes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: RTBF TV Prize for Best Film. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best International Film. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA. Plus 20 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $12 million worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 86K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Maren Ade

  • Sandra HüllerInes
  • Peter SimonischekWinfried / Toni
  • Michael WittenbornHenneberg
  • Thomas LoiblGerald
  • Trystan PütterTim
  • Ingrid BisuAnka
  • Hadewych MinisTatjana
  • Lucy RussellSteph
  • Victoria CociașFlavia
  • Alexandru PapadopolDascălu