Schultze Gets the Blues (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2003, Schultze Gets the Blues is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Schorr, running about 114 minutes. “It's never too late to re-tune your soul” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Schultze is an accordion player and newly without work. When the local music club celebrates its 50th anniversary, his taste of music changes unexpectedly.

Who’s in it. Schultze Gets the Blues stars Horst Krause as Schultze, Harald Warmbrunn as Jürgen, Karl-Fred Müller as Manfred and Ursula Schucht as Jürgen's Wife, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Schultze Gets the Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schultze Gets the Blues page.

If you liked it. Fans of Schultze Gets the Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Schultze Gets the Blues (2003)?
In US, Schultze Gets the Blues is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Schultze Gets the Blues worth watching?
Schultze Gets the Blues holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Schultze Gets the Blues?
Schultze Gets the Blues stars Horst Krause, Harald Warmbrunn, Karl-Fred Müller, Ursula Schucht and Hannelore Schubert.
When was Schultze Gets the Blues released?
Schultze Gets the Blues was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.