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The Captain from Kopenick

1956Movie1 h 33 min

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Helmut Käutner
Written by
Helmut Käutner, Carl Zuckmayer
Produced by
Gyula Trebitsch
Music by
Bernhard Eichhorn

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Facts

August 15, 1956 · 1 h 33 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
August 15, 1956
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Bavarian Fire Drill, Actually Pretty Funny, Conversation Cut +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Captain from Kopenick?"

Questions about The Captain from Kopenick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Captain from Kopenick?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Captain from Kopenick worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Captain from Kopenick okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Captain from Kopenick make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is The Captain from Kopenick plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Captain from Kopenick in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does The Captain from Kopenick use?

Bavarian Fire DrillActually Pretty FunnyConversation CutCatch-22 DilemmaChekhov's SkillBookendsTime SkipOff-into-the-Distance EndingTranslated Cover VersionGlory DaysBlatant LiesInstitutional Appareland 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Bavarian Fire Drill, Actually Pretty Funny, and Conversation Cut.