Papa und Mama
Seen it?2006 | 179 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 The War of the Roses, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 59 min.
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Divorce lawyer Peter Ullrich’s seemingly perfect life shatters when his wife Katja suddenly leaves with their children. To shield his reputation, he hides the split and asks his clerk Thomas - himself reeling from family turmoil - to care for the kids. Amid comedic and touching moments, Thomas bonds with Peter’s children while both men grapple with love, loss, and unexpected emotional upheaval.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dieter Wedel
- Fritz KarlPeter Ullrich
- Silke BodenbenderKatja Ullrich
- Anna HausburgJulia Ullrich
- Peter WeckCharly Hupach
- Gisela SchneebergerRuth Hupach
- Maximilian BrücknerThomas Hupach
- Wolf-Niklas SchykowskiPhilipp Ullrich
- Rosel ZechMutter Martha
- Eva HaßmannMona Berger
- Eva HabermannSimone Behrend