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Katzelmacher

1969·Movie
1h 30min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Society, history, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Social DramaImmigrationXenophobiaGerman SocietyMarginalized Group1960s MunichSlow BurnCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Katzelmacher legally?

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Is Katzelmacher worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Katzelmacher rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Katzelmacher?

1 h 30 min

Katzelmacher runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Katzelmacher?

Critics100
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Katzelmacher higher (100) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Katzelmacher in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Katzelmacher?

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