Next Year at Lake Balaton (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1980, Next Year at Lake Balaton is a comedy and drama film directed by Herrmann Zschoche, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Jonas and Ines are in love and want to spend their vacation together camping on the Baltic coast. But Ines’s narrow-minded parents intervene and insist that the young couple joins the family vacation. Problems arise, so everyone ends up traveling to the Bulgarian Black Sea on their own. Along the way, Jonas meets a beautiful Dutch girl who is going to India via Turkey…
Who’s in it. Next Year at Lake Balaton stars Gudrun Ritter as Irene Moldenschütt, Peter Bause as Heinz Moldenschütt, Fred Delmare as Otto Schmiedel and Günter Schubert as Kalle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Next Year at Lake Balaton has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Next Year at Lake Balaton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next Year at Lake Balaton tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Next Year at Lake Balaton (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Next Year at Lake Balaton change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Next Year at Lake Balaton worth watching?
- Next Year at Lake Balaton holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Next Year at Lake Balaton?
- Next Year at Lake Balaton stars Gudrun Ritter, Peter Bause, Fred Delmare, Günter Schubert and René Rudolph.
- When was Next Year at Lake Balaton released?
- Next Year at Lake Balaton was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.