Changing Skins (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Changing Skins is a comedy film directed by Andreas Dresen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by West German terrorists, two pupils hijack a teacher in the GDR.//"Andreas Dresen is one of the most successful contemporary German filmmakers whose career began as the Berlin Wall was crumbling."// “Andreas Dresen’s films open a window into the hearts and minds of everyday people facing-yet not always surmounting-life’s challenges. Like Andrzej Wajda, Dresen consistently portrays the human condition with honest insight and compassion.”//
Who’s in it. Changing Skins stars Susanne Bormann as Anna, Fabian Busch as Marcus, Otto Mellies as Schuldirektor Rottmann and Manfred Möck as Annas Vater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Changing Skins 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 Changing Skins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Changing Skins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Changing Skins (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Changing Skins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Changing Skins worth watching?
- Changing Skins holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Changing Skins?
- Changing Skins stars Susanne Bormann, Fabian Busch, Otto Mellies, Manfred Möck and Franziska Troegner.
- When was Changing Skins released?
- Changing Skins was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.