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The Red Cockatoo

2006Movie2 h 8 min

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A nostalgic, moving comedy movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A coming-of-age story set in Germany in the 1960s. Siggi becomes involved in a love triangle when he falls for Luise, but the tightening political climate forces him to make a fateful decision.

Feels like

  • East Germany, 1960s
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Political Awakening
  • Love Triangle
  • Social Commentary
  • Historical Context
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character-Driven

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Dominik Graf
Written by
Karin Aström, Michael Klier
Produced by
Stefan Gärtner, Manuela Stehr, Alicia Remirez
Music by
Dieter Schleip

Everyone

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Facts

February 16, 2006 · 2 h 8 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
February 16, 2006
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Red Cockatoo?"

Questions about The Red Cockatoo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Red Cockatoo?

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

Is The Red Cockatoo worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Will The Red Cockatoo make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Red Cockatoo good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Red Cockatoo in English?

German

No, it was made in German.