Class Enemy (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1983, Class Enemy is a drama film directed by Peter Stein, running about 125 minutes. “Based on a novel” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Berlin-Kreuzberg in the early 1980s. The film is essentially a one-set piece, taking place in a beat-up, graffiti-decorated schoolroom where six teen-age delinquents argue and fight as they await the latest in what has been a series of terrified teachers.
Who’s in it. Class Enemy stars Gregor Hansen as Angel, Jean-Paul Raths as Koloss, Udo Samel as Vollmond and Ernst Stötzner as Fetzer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Class Enemy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Class Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Class Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Class Enemy (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Class Enemy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Class Enemy worth watching?
- Class Enemy holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Class Enemy?
- Class Enemy stars Gregor Hansen, Jean-Paul Raths, Udo Samel, Ernst Stötzner and Stefan Reck.
- When was Class Enemy released?
- Class Enemy was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.