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Fabian: Going to the Dogs

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2021 | 176 min | Drama, Romance, History

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Cabaret or The French Lieutenant's Woman, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 56 min.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In 1930s Berlin, Dr. Jakob Fabian, who works by day in advertising for a cigarette company and by night wanders the streets of the city, falls in love with an actress. As her career begins to blossom, prospects for his future begin to wane.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dominik Graf

  • Tom SchillingJakob Fabian
  • Albrecht SchuchStephan Labude
  • Saskia RosendahlCornelia Battenberg
  • Michael WittenbornJustizrat Labude
  • Petra KalkutschkeFrau Fabian
  • Elmar GutmannHerr Fabian
  • Aljoscha StadelmannProduzent Makart
  • Anne BennentBaroness Ruth Reiter
  • Meret BeckerIrene Moll
  • Eva Medusa GühneFrau Hohlfeld