The Longing (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2003, The Longing is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Jürgen Brüning, running about 80 minutes. “Romance... secrets... deception...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cyrus, Tim and Erik were high school buddies and meet again ten years later. They spend the summer together in Brazil. All of them are occupied in dealing with experiences from their past but new developments make them face their inner conflicts and their friendship with each other
Who’s in it. The Longing stars Hendrik Scheider as Erik, Aldri Anunciação as Miguel, Tarik Qazi as Cyrus and Daniel Bätscher as Tim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Longing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Longing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Longing (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Longing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Longing worth watching?
- The Longing holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longing?
- The Longing stars Hendrik Scheider, Aldri Anunciação, Tarik Qazi, Daniel Bätscher and Zezé Motta.