Casting (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2017, Casting is a comedy and drama film directed by Nicolas Wackerbarth, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. For her first television film, director Vera wants the perfect cast. But the first day of shooting is fast approaching and the numerous casting sessions have yet to find a suitable actress to play the leading role. Although the producer and crew are getting ever more exasperated with Vera, Gerwin is happy about the extra work, as he earns his money as an audition reader, delivering the lines of dialogue to the starry candidates at the various castings. When the male lead suddenly has to back out, Gerwin thinks that this might just be his chance.
Who’s in it. Casting stars Andreas Lust as Gerwin, Judith Engel as Vera, Milena Dreißig as Ruth and Corinna Kirchhoff as Luise Maderer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Casting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casting (2017)?
- In GB, Casting is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Casting worth watching?
- Casting holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casting?
- Casting stars Andreas Lust, Judith Engel, Milena Dreißig, Corinna Kirchhoff and Victoria Trauttmansdorff.
- When was Casting released?
- Casting was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.