Call Me Helen (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Call Me Helen is a comedy and drama film directed by Gregor Schnitzler, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Is. This. My. Son? No matter how often Tobias Wilke poses this question, there's always only one answer: Yes! Tobias, can't believe his eyes when he comes to the airport to pick up his 17-year-old son Finn – and learns that Finn is now calling herself Helen and wearing girls' clothes. Finn/Helen reveals that she's always was a girl, and that she used her year abroad in San Francisco to pass the "everyday life" test. This is required by law for everyone preparing for the sex reassignment surgery they will undergo upon reaching majority. Reactions from Helen's friends, acquaintances and schoolmates cover the entire gamut from derision to solidarity. Especially Helen's father, a well-known chef, finds it difficult to accept a situation he cannot understand. But Helen nearly always finds the right words - and humor - to counterbalance the ignorance and jeers of those around her. It is the beginning of a long, winding road towards the sexual identity she is convinced is hers.

Who’s in it. Call Me Helen stars Heino Ferch as Tobias Wilke, Jannik Schümann as Finn Helen Wilke, Winnie Böwe as Diana Calis and Judith Rosmair as Gabi Schäfer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Call Me Helen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on OUTtv Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Call Me Helen page.

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