Rough (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 3.5

Released in 2012, Rough is a drama film directed by Markus Busch, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Tania is an actress, 43. Thore is 15, a misfit in a small village at the northern tip of Germany. At the beginning of winter, Tania escapes from her numb life to the village. They meet. She decides to steal him from his parents.
Who’s in it. Rough stars Birge Schade as Tania, Daniel Michel as Thore, Anna Stieblich as Mother and Kai Ivo Baulitz as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Rough has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rough tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rough (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rough change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rough worth watching?
- Rough holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rough?
- Rough stars Birge Schade, Daniel Michel, Anna Stieblich, Kai Ivo Baulitz and Jens Schäfer.
- When was Rough released?
- Rough was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
