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Fabian: Going to the Dogs

2021·Movie
2h 56min
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic688.3Rotten Tomatoes93%82%
IMDb7.1Metacritic688.3Rotten Tomatoes93%82%

Fabian: Going to the Dogs fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Weimar Era DramaMelancholic RomanceExistential Character StudyVisually EvocativeSocial DeclineLiterary AdaptationPhilosophical ThemesPeriod AuthenticPsychological DepthGerman Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Dominik Graf, Luisa Leopold, Petra Misovic
Written by:
Erich Kästner, Dominik Graf, Constantin Lieb
Produced by:
Christoph Fisser, Marc Schmidheiny, An Dorthe Braker
Composed by:
Andreas Schneider, Florian van Volxem, Martin Witte

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fabian: Going to the Dogs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fabian: Going to the Dogs legally?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

Fabian: Going to the Dogs is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fabian: Going to the Dogs rated?

Sexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

2 h 56 min

Fabian: Going to the Dogs runs 2 h 56 min.

Is Fabian: Going to the Dogs based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

Critics81
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Fabian: Going to the Dogs much the same way.

What language is Fabian: Going to the Dogs in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Fabian: Going to the Dogs?

20ATAUBECACHCZDEDKFIJPLUNLNONZ+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fabian: Going to the Dogs in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.