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Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere!

2009Movie1 h 36 min

Comedy
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

A gloriously campy, nostalgic comedy movie about politics and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · comfort watch

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Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

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Story

So far he has earned his living as deputy editor-in-chief at the Grevenbroicher Tagblatt, but actually Horst Schlämmer had always guessed: he was destined for something bigger - too much bigger. Without further ado, he therefore quits his old job, founds his very own party and thus starts his rush to the chancellor's office. While the election machinery is quickly started and soon picks up speed, only two questions remain unanswered: Is Horst Schlämmer ready for Germany? And is Germany ready for him?

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Mockumentary Style
  • Cult Comedy Icon
  • German Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Absurdist Bureaucracy
  • Nostalgic Parody
  • Meta-Humor
  • Character-Driven Farce
  • Social Critique through Laughter

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Angelo Colagrossi
Written by
Hape Kerkeling, Angelo Colagrossi, Jens Teutsch-Majowski
Produced by
Angelo Colagrossi
Music by
Achim Hagemann, Betti Hagemann

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 20, 2009 · 1 h 36 min · Strong Language

Released
August 20, 2009
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Box office
$13 million
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere!?"

Questions about Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere!?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere! worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 4.8).

Is there a sequel to Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere!?

  1. Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere! (2009)
  2. Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück (2026)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück (2026).

Will Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere! make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere! plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (4 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Horst Schlämmer - Isch kandidiere! in English?

German

No, it was made in German.