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Effi Briest

2009Movie1 h 58 min

DramaRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

Summary

Following her parents' wishes, spirited seventeen-year-old Effi Briest marries Baron von Innstetten – a former admirer of her mother – who is twenty years Effi's senior.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Hermine Huntgeburth
Written by
Volker Einrauch, Theodor Fontane
Produced by
Günter Rohrbach
Music by
Johan Söderqvist

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Facts

February 9, 2009 · 1 h 58 min · Sexual Content

Released
February 9, 2009
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Effi Briest?"

Questions about Effi Briest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Effi Briest?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Effi Briest worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Effi Briest good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Effi Briest?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Effi Briest in English?

German

No, it was made in German.