Westerland (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2012, Westerland is a drama and romance film directed by Tim Staffel, running about 85 minutes. “You shall not smoke pot. You shall not vomit. You shall not lie. You shall not die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the midst of a freezing winter on the island of Sylt, Cem comes across Jesús, who is on the verge of committing suicide. The two young men become fast friends, with their friendship unexpectedly threatening to develop into something more. Cem and Jesús - laconic, alienated loners - find their previously uneventful lives starting to spin out of control now that each has someone who means something to him.
Who’s in it. Westerland stars Wolfram Schorlemmer as Jesus, Burak Yiğit as Cem, Tamer Arslan as Erol and Jule Böwe as Tanja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Westerland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Westerland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westerland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Westerland (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Westerland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Westerland worth watching?
- Westerland holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Westerland?
- Westerland stars Wolfram Schorlemmer, Burak Yiğit, Tamer Arslan, Jule Böwe and Maxim Mehmet.
- When was Westerland released?
- Westerland was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.