Ete and Ali (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1985, Ete and Ali is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Kahane, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Ete and Ali are discharged from the army. Since Ete knows that his wife is having an affair, he doesn't want to go home. Ali tries to persuade his friend to stand up for himself and to kick the other man out. But since Ete obviously lacks courage, Ali himself goes into action and gets rid of the rival lover. At first, Mary and Ete seem to reconcile, but repairing their marriage won't work.
Who’s in it. Ete and Ali stars Jörg Schüttauf as Bernhard „Ete“ Brenner, Thomas Putensen as Ali, Daniela Hoffmann as Marita and Hilmar Eichhorn as Manni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ete and Ali 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 Ete and Ali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ete and Ali tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ete and Ali (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ete and Ali change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ete and Ali worth watching?
- Ete and Ali holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Ete and Ali?
- Ete and Ali stars Jörg Schüttauf, Thomas Putensen, Daniela Hoffmann, Hilmar Eichhorn and Karin Gregorek.
- When was Ete and Ali released?
- Ete and Ali was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.