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Katzelmacher

1969Movie1 h 30 min

83

GreatGoodWatch score

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A group of young slackers spend most of their time hanging out in front of a Munich apartment building. When a Greek immigrant named Jorgos moves in, however, their aimless lives are shaken up. Soon, new tensions arise both within the group and with Jorgos.

Good for

Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Written by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Produced by: Peer Raben
Music by: Peer Raben

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Facts

November 22, 1969 · 1 h 30 min · Violence

Released: November 22, 1969
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama
Original language: German
Made in: Germany
Available in: 10 countries

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Questions about Katzelmacher

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Where can I stream Katzelmacher?

In the United States, Katzelmacher streams on Criterion. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Katzelmacher worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Katzelmacher plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Katzelmacher in English?

German

No, it was made in German.