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Buddenbrooks

2008Movie2 h 31 min

DramaHistory
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–39%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–39%

Summary

Mid-19th-century, Baltic Sea port city of Lubeck, Germany. Follows the fourth generation of the Buddenbrook mercantile family as Tony and Thomas reach the age of marriage. Fatefully impeded every step of the way, the Buddenbrooks struggle as economic hardship and personal defeats weigh down family relations.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Heinrich Breloer
Written by
Thomas Mann, Horst Königstein, Heinrich Breloer
Produced by
Michael Hild, Uschi Reich, Matthias Esche
Music by
Hans-Peter Ströer

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Facts

December 25, 2008 · 2 h 31 min · Drama, History

Released
December 25, 2008
Runtime
2 h 31 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Box office
$13 million
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Buddenbrooks?"

Questions about Buddenbrooks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buddenbrooks?

It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Buddenbrooks worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Buddenbrooks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Buddenbrooks in English?

German

No, it was made in German.