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Der Schimmelreiter

1985Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

This film, based on a story by Theodor Storm, revolves around the young Hauke Haien, who lives near the sea and improves the safety of the inhabitants with his new ideas for building dykes.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Klaus Gendries
Written by
Theodor Storm, Gerhard Rentzsch
Music by
Jürgen Ecke

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Facts

November 12, 1985 · 1 h 35 min · Drama

Released
November 12, 1985
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
XG, Germany, Poland
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Der Schimmelreiter?"

Questions about Der Schimmelreiter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Der Schimmelreiter?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Der Schimmelreiter worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.5).

Will I feel good after watching Der Schimmelreiter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Der Schimmelreiter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Der Schimmelreiter in English?

German

No, it was made in German.