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We, the Grandchildren

1992Movie1 h 35 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A nostalgic, layered movie about history and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

A satirical journey through 30 years of post-war West German history, from 1957 to 1987, focusing on the divergent paths of two school friends, Ulli and Willi. Ulli immerses himself in the counterculture movements of the 1960s and 1970s, while Willi pursues a conventional political career.

Feels like

  • Historical Satire
  • Political Commentary
  • Post-War Germany
  • Generational Clash
  • Counterculture Exploration
  • Social Critique
  • Character Study
  • Witty & Ironic
  • Retrospective Narrative
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Bruno Jonas
Written by
Bruno Jonas

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 5, 1992 · 1 h 35 min · German

Released
November 5, 1992
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Original language
German

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is We, the Grandchildren worth watching?"

Questions about We, the Grandchildren

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is We, the Grandchildren worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.2).

Will We, the Grandchildren make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is We, the Grandchildren 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 We, the Grandchildren in English?

German

No, it was made in German.