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What Marielle Knows

2025Movie1 h 26 min

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes100%–

An eerie drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

Julia and Tobias discover that their daughter Marielle has suddenly developed telepathic abilities and can see and hear everything they do. This leads to situations ranging from the awkward to the absurd as uncomfortable truths are revealed.

Feels like

  • Awkward Family Comedy
  • Telepathic Premise
  • Cringe Humor
  • Domestic Satire
  • German Indie Film
  • Relational Dynamics
  • Uncomfortable Truths
  • Psychological Farce

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Frédéric Hambalek
Written by
Frédéric Hambalek
Produced by
Philipp Worm, Tobias Walker
Music by
Steffen Pfauth

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Facts

April 17, 2025 · 1 h 26 min · Drama, Comedy, Fantasy

Released
April 17, 2025
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
German
Also spoken
French
Made in
Germany
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream What Marielle Knows?"

Questions about What Marielle Knows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream What Marielle Knows?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is What Marielle Knows worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is What Marielle Knows okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will What Marielle Knows make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is What Marielle Knows plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is What Marielle Knows in English?

GermanFrench

No, it was made in German, with some French.