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Grave Decisions

2006Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A deeply moving, wholesome drama movie about family and growing up, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

In this black comedy set in small-town Bavaria, 11-year-old Sebastian thinks you can never be too young to be a murderer. He's convinced that he killed his mother on the day he was born and is certain he's already been condemned to purgatory. Deciding he might be able to knock off a few years of his sentence by doing good deeds, Sebastian sets out to find a wife for his father Lorenz. When Lorenz and Sebastian's schoolteacher Veronika fall madly in love with each other, it seems the heavens must be smiling. There's just one hitch: Veronika is married.

Feels like

  • Bavarian Black Comedy
  • Childlike Guilt & Redemption
  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Religious Absurdism
  • Quirky Small-Town Charm
  • Coming-of-Age with a Twist
  • Melancholic Humor
  • Authentic Regional Dialect
  • Emotional Catharsis

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Written by
Marcus H. Rosenmüller, Christian Lerch
Produced by
Annie Brunner, Ursula Woerner, Andreas Richter
Music by
Gerd Baumann

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Facts

August 17, 2006 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
August 17, 2006
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Grave Decisions worth watching?"

Questions about Grave Decisions

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Is Grave Decisions worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Grave Decisions okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Grave Decisions make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Grave Decisions plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Grave Decisions in English?

German

No, it was made in German.