Margarete Steiff
Seen it?2005 | 89 min | Drama, TV Movie
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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Based on the life of German toymaker Margarete Steiff, the movie shows her long way from a 10-year-old girl, confined to a wheelchair, to one of the first and most successful creators of toy stuffed animals.
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 Xaver Schwarzenberger
- Heike MakatschMargarete Steiff
- Felix EitnerFritz Steiff
- Hary PrinzJulius
- Donald ArthurAmerikaner Hollow
- Herbert KnaupVater Steiff
- Suzanne von BorsodyMutter Steiff
- Harald KrassnitzerDr. Werner
- Bernadette HeerwagenCharlotte
- Annika LukschMargarete, 10 Jahre
- Niklas EhrenspergerFritz, 7 Jahre