Katzelmacher
Seen it?1969 | 90 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
A group of young slackers spend most of their time hanging out in front of a Munich apartment building. When a Greek immigrant named Jorgos moves in, however, their aimless lives are shaken up. Soon, new tensions arise both within the group and with Jorgos.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Hanna SchygullaMarie
- Rainer Werner FassbinderJorgos
- Hans HirschmüllerErich
- Lilith UngererHelga
- Rudolf Waldemar BremPaul
- Elga SorbasRosy
- Harry BaerFranz
- Irm HermannElisabeth
- Peter MolandPeter
- Doris MattesGunda