The Hamburg Syndrome (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, The Hamburg Syndrome is a comedy, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Peter Fleischmann, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. When a plague breaks out in Hamburg, several people break out of quarantine and make their way out of the city... only to find that the plague is more widespread.
Who’s in it. The Hamburg Syndrome stars Helmut Griem as Sebastian, Tilo Prückner as Fritz, Ulrich Wildgruber as Heribert and Evelyn Künneke as Wirtin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Hamburg Syndrome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hamburg Syndrome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hamburg Syndrome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hamburg Syndrome (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hamburg Syndrome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hamburg Syndrome worth watching?
- The Hamburg Syndrome holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hamburg Syndrome?
- The Hamburg Syndrome stars Helmut Griem, Tilo Prückner, Ulrich Wildgruber, Evelyn Künneke and Rosel Zech.
- When was The Hamburg Syndrome released?
- The Hamburg Syndrome was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.