13 Semester (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2009, 13 Semester is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Frieder Wittich, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. When Momo leaves his small home town to go to university, he is full of enthusiasm and confidence, but slowly the pressures of study and campus living begin to grind him down. Half way through his course he finds himself at a crossroads with both his relationship and studies.

Who’s in it. 13 Semester stars Max Riemelt as 'Momo', Robert Gwisdek as Dirk, Claudia Eisinger as Kerstin and Alexander Fehling as Bernd, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, 13 Semester 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 13 Semester page.

If you liked it. Fans of 13 Semester tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 13 Semester (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 13 Semester change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 13 Semester worth watching?
13 Semester holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 13 Semester?
13 Semester stars Max Riemelt, Robert Gwisdek, Claudia Eisinger, Alexander Fehling and Daniel Zillmann.
When was 13 Semester released?
13 Semester was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.