Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film

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Released in 1980, Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen is an adventure and family film directed by Egon Schlegel, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Max Stricker, an old anti-fascist, informs a class of eighth graders before their planned visit to the former concentration camp in Buchenwald. But the boys and girls are not very interested in Max′s lecture and instead stop his lecture with their constant interferences. On the trip to Buchenwald, the class roughnecks around wannabe hoodlum King also want to cause trouble. Thus, a small group of pupils secretly leaves the train before it arrives. Max notices the runaways, follows them, and offers them a bet: He challenges them to get to Weimar on their own, with only five Marks left.

Who’s in it. Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen stars Peter Sturm as Max, Wolfgang Winkler as Cornelias Vater, Katrin Martin as Lehrerin Fräulein Zahn and Carmen-Maja Antoni as Postangestellte, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen?
Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen stars Peter Sturm, Wolfgang Winkler, Katrin Martin, Carmen-Maja Antoni and May-Britt Fechner.
When was Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen released?
Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.