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Agnes and His Brothers

2004Movie1 h 55 min

ComedyDrama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic46–

A melancholic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

... on the way to happiness

Focuses on three very different siblings, all searching for happiness. Hans-Jörg is a sex addicted librarian, who is interested in young students. Werner is a successful politician with a dysfunctional family. Agnes, a trans woman, works as a table dancer in a night club. The three brothers just have one thing in common: their longing for a happy life.

Feels like

  • Gritty German Drama
  • Dysfunctional Family Portrait
  • Psychological Realism
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Complex Character Studies
  • Societal Critique
  • Raw Emotional Performance
  • Contemporary Slice-of-Life
  • Dark Intimacy
  • Existential Dread

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Oskar Roehler
Written by
Oskar Roehler
Produced by
Stefan Arndt
Music by
Martin Todsharow

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Facts

October 13, 2004 · 1 h 55 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 13, 2004
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Germany
Box office
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Auto Erotica, Awful Wedded Life, Bathos +9

  • Auto Erotica
  • Awful Wedded Life
  • Bathos
  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Broken Bird
  • The Cameo
  • Exiled to the Couch
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • The Peeping Tom
  • Expy
  • The Prankster

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Agnes and His Brothers?"

Questions about Agnes and His Brothers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Agnes and His Brothers?

PhiloFandorCineverse

In the United States, Agnes and His Brothers streams on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Agnes and His Brothers worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (46).

Will Agnes and His Brothers make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Agnes and His Brothers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Agnes and His Brothers in English?

GermanEnglish

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

What tropes does Agnes and His Brothers use?

Auto EroticaAwful Wedded LifeBathosBig Brother InstinctBig, Screwed-Up FamilyBroken BirdThe CameoExiled to the CouchNot What It Looks LikeThe Peeping TomExpyThe Pranksterand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Auto Erotica, Awful Wedded Life, and Bathos.