Westler (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1985, Westler is a drama and romance film directed by Wieland Speck, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Felix from West-Berlin falls in love with Thomas in East-Berlin. At first they keep their relationship going by regular visits from Felix, but the curfew forces him to return every evening. When the East-German authorities become suspicious, Thomas decides to try and flee to the West.
Who’s in it. Westler stars Sigurd Rachman as Felix, Rainer Strecker as Thomas, Andy Lucas as Bruce and Harry Baer as Zollbeamter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Westler 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 Westler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Westler (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Westler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Westler worth watching?
- Westler holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Westler?
- Westler stars Sigurd Rachman, Rainer Strecker, Andy Lucas, Harry Baer and Christoph Eichhorn.
- When was Westler released?
- Westler was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.