The Unpolished (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2007, The Unpolished is a drama film directed by Pia Marais, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Stevie, a precocious 14-year-old girl must cope with the instabilities of her immoderate parents. When they decide to move to a small provincial town in Germany, Stevie attempts to slip into a normal life. Whilst her parents playfully escape their responsibilities, Stevie tries to make a good impression in town, spreading stories of grandeur and claiming to be the daughter of a diplomat. She makes progress. Yet the good weather doesn’t last and before long, she discovers that her parents have once more resorted to illegal means, as a way of supporting their leisurely lifestyle. As friends and hangers-on of her parents fill their new home, the chaos continually mounts. It is in this atmosphere of physical and emotional destruction, that Stevie must now start to define herself and perhaps even break free.
Who’s in it. The Unpolished stars Ceci Chuh as Stevie, Birol Ünel as Axel, Pascale Schiller as Lily and Georg Friedrich as Ingmar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Unpolished 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 The Unpolished page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unpolished tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unpolished (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unpolished change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unpolished worth watching?
- The Unpolished holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unpolished?
- The Unpolished stars Ceci Chuh, Birol Ünel, Pascale Schiller, Georg Friedrich and Joana Preiss.
- When was The Unpolished released?
- The Unpolished was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.