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Almanya: Welcome to Germany

2011Movie1 h 41 min

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A hopeful, wholesome drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

After living 45 years in Germany, the Turkish Hüseyin Yilmaz, seventy, announces to his family that he has bought a house in Turkey and they should return to make the necessary reforms. The idea is unwelcome and causes very heated discussions. In addition, Canan, a granddaughter of Hüseyin, announces she is pregnant and the father is her English boyfriend, and no one knew anything.

Feels like

  • Generational Clash
  • Immigrant Experience
  • Family Comedy-Drama
  • Cultural Identity
  • Nostalgic Road Trip
  • Heartwarming & Humorous
  • Turkish-German Culture
  • Grandparent-Grandchild Bond
  • Lighthearted Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Yasemin Samdereli
Written by
Nesrin Samdereli, Yasemin Samdereli
Produced by
Annie Brunner, Ursula Woerner, Andreas Richter
Music by
Gerd Baumann

Everyone

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Facts

May 13, 2011 · 1 h 41 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
May 13, 2011
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
German
Also spoken
Turkish
Made in
Germany
Box office
$15 million
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Almanya: Welcome to Germany?"

Questions about Almanya: Welcome to Germany

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Almanya: Welcome to Germany?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Almanya: Welcome to Germany worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Almanya: Welcome to Germany okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Almanya: Welcome to Germany make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Almanya: Welcome to Germany?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Almanya: Welcome to Germany in English?

GermanTurkish

No, it was made in German, with some Turkish.