Goodbye Berlin
Seen it?2016 | 93 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy 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 wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Maik, a fourteen-year-old teenager, sets out on a road trip during summertime with Tschick, a new classmate, in a stolen car. The two share life changing experiences during the eventful journey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations 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 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fatih Akin
- Tristan GöbelMaik Klingenberg
- Anand BatbilegTschick
- Mercedes MüllerIsa
- Anja SchneiderKlingenberg's Mother
- Uwe BohmKlingenberg's Father
- Udo SamelTeacher
- Claudia Geisler-BadingFriedemanns's Mother
- Alexander ScheerJuvenile Judge
- Marc HosemannPolice Officer
- Friederike KempterLawyer