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Fabian: Going to the Dogs

2021Movie2 h 56 min

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic688.3Rotten Tomatoes93%82%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

In 1930s Berlin, Dr. Jakob Fabian, who works by day in advertising for a cigarette company and by night wanders the streets of the city, falls in love with an actress. As her career begins to blossom, prospects for his future begin to wane.

Feels like

  • Weimar Era Drama
  • Melancholic Romance
  • Existential Character Study
  • Visually Evocative
  • Social Decline
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Period Authentic
  • Psychological Depth
  • German Cinema

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Dominik Graf
Written by
Erich Kästner, Dominik Graf, Constantin Lieb
Produced by
Felix von Boehm
Music by
Florian van Volxem, Sven Rossenbach, Richie Beirach

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Facts

August 5, 2021 · 2 h 56 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 5, 2021
Runtime
2 h 56 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Budget
$178
Available in
20 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, Fabian: Going to the Dogs streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs in English?

German

No, it was made in German.