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We, the Grandchildren

1992·Movie
1h 35min

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No stream option in US yet.

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We, the Grandchildren fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Historical SatirePolitical CommentaryPost-War GermanyGenerational ClashCounterculture ExplorationSocial CritiqueCharacter StudyWitty & IronicRetrospective NarrativeThought-Provoking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is We, the Grandchildren worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is We, the Grandchildren?

1 h 35 min

We, the Grandchildren runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is We, the Grandchildren in?

German

It was made in German.