Ein Lächeln nachts um vier (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Ein Lächeln nachts um vier is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jan Ruzicka, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. December in Hamburg: The city shines in the lights, the people meet at the Christmas markets. Jule has her law exam at last in her pocket and a plan for her life. It should be a job in a non-governmental organization, then someday the man and also children. On the nightly journey home from her birthday and graduation party organized by her friend Lexa, she meets Santa Claus at the Elbe. It will take four years of ups and downs before they both understand, accept and feel it at the same time: that life will never feel right without each other.

Who’s in it. Ein Lächeln nachts um vier stars Natalia Belitski as Jule Claasen, August Wittgenstein as Max Severin, Cornelia Froboess as Rosi Claasen and Tilo Prückner as Walter Claasen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ein Lächeln nachts um vier 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 Ein Lächeln nachts um vier page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ein Lächeln nachts um vier tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.