The Weekend (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, The Weekend is a comedy and drama film directed by Nina Grosse, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a novel by Bernard Schlink (The Reader), The Weekend follows Jens as he leaves prison 18 years after being arrested as an RAF terrorist in Germany. Back with his family, friends, and ex-comrades, including his former lover Inga, Jens’ unexpected arrival disrupts their lives, forcing them to re-examine the violent idealism of their youth, especially as he insists on learning who had betrayed him to the police years before in this intense, gripping drama
Who’s in it. The Weekend stars Sebastian Koch as Jens Kessler, Katja Riemann as Inga Lansky, Barbara Auer and Sylvester Groth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Weekend 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 Weekend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weekend tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Weekend (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Weekend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Weekend worth watching?
- The Weekend holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Weekend?
- The Weekend stars Sebastian Koch, Katja Riemann, Barbara Auer, Sylvester Groth and Tobias Moretti.
- When was The Weekend released?
- The Weekend was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.