Angst

2003Movie1 h 32 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Oskar Roehler's drama Der Alte Affe Angst (Angst) is about the dissolution of a couple. Robert (Andre Hennicke) and Marie (Marie Baumer) have little in common other than their sex life.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Oskar Roehler
Written by
Oskar Roehler

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Facts

February 14, 2003 · 1 h 32 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
February 14, 2003
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Bad People Abuse Animals, Evidence Dungeon, Infodump +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Angst?"

Questions about Angst

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Angst?

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

Is Angst worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.5).

Will I feel good after watching Angst?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Angst plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Angst in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Angst use?

Bad People Abuse AnimalsEvidence DungeonInfodumpFor the EvulzI Love the DeadVery Loosely Based on a True StoryFreudian ExcuseThe Un-FavoriteGonkRape as BackstoryMy God, What Have I Done?Pet the Dogand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Bad People Abuse Animals, Evidence Dungeon, and Infodump.