The Crocodiles (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, The Crocodiles is an adventure and family film directed by Christian Ditter, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Ten-year-old Hannes, growing up with his young, poor and single mother wants to join the coolest gang in the area, the Vorstadtkrokodile. When the ‘entry test’ goes wrong, Hannes’s life is saved by Kai, who is desperate to join too but is wheelchair bound and unable to even run away when things get hot. Hannes would accept Kai but the other gang members don’t seem happy to accept a handicapped member. Finally Kai has something to offer. One night a shop is robbed and Kai sees the robbers with his telescope. This is his chance to give some important information to the Crocodiles who want to catch the robbers and gain the € 1000 reward. The Crocodiles and their new member will embark on a big and dangerous adventure.
Who’s in it. The Crocodiles stars Nick Romeo Reimann as Hannes, Leonie Tepe as Maria, Fabian Halbig as Kai and Manuel Steitz as Olli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Crocodiles has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crocodiles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crocodiles tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crocodiles (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crocodiles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crocodiles worth watching?
- The Crocodiles holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Crocodiles?
- The Crocodiles stars Nick Romeo Reimann, Leonie Tepe, Fabian Halbig, Manuel Steitz and David Hürten.
- When was The Crocodiles released?
- The Crocodiles was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.