Harald (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, Harald is a comedy film directed by Jürgen Egger. “An alien comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The alien Harald has booked a package holiday on Earth and is trying to find shelter at science fiction editor Rita Reichmans flat. Her admirer Frido Lipinski so not amused because Rita seems to succumb to Haralds charm. But Harald also has quite a few problems in learning the rules of conduct of the earthlings and that he cannot lie, complicates the situation.
Who’s in it. Harald stars Heinrich Schafmeister as Harald, Martina Gedeck as Rica Reichmann, Ingo Naujoks as Frido Lipinski and Michael Fitz as Holger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Harald has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harald page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harald tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harald (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harald change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harald worth watching?
- Harald holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harald?
- Harald stars Heinrich Schafmeister, Martina Gedeck, Ingo Naujoks, Michael Fitz and Werner Asam.
- When was Harald released?
- Harald was released in 1997.