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Longing

2006Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic62–
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic62–

Summary

An average, everyday metalworker and volunteer firefighter content in his marriage to his childhood sweetheart finds his emotions unexpectedly stirred when he falls for a pretty waitress from a nearby town.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Crew

Directed by
Valeska Grisebach
Written by
Valeska Grisebach
Produced by
David Groenewold, Peter Rommel
Music by
Oliver Göbel, Raimund von Scheibner

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Facts

September 7, 2006 · 1 h 28 min · Drama

Released
September 7, 2006
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Budget
$1 million
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Longing?"

Questions about Longing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Longing?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Longing worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 62).

Is Longing 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 Longing good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Longing in English?

German

No, it was made in German.