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Romeos (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2011, Romeos is a drama film directed by Sabine Bernardi, running about 94 minutes. “How do you love someone, if you don't show who you are?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Lukas, 20, is a prisoner in his own body. As a pre-op transgendered person, he is constantly finding himself trapped in uncomfortable, compromising positions. His best friend, Ine introduces him to the gay scene in Cologne where he meets the confident and gorgeous, Fabio. The two develop a romantic relationship that tests the boundaries of love. ROMEOS forgoes stereotypes and conventions to offer an honest and humorous examination of the most basic of human conditions: friendship, sex, and love.

Who’s in it. Romeos stars Rick Okon as Lukas, Max Befort as Fabio, Liv Lisa Fries as Ine and Felix Brocke as Sven, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Romeos has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romeos page.

If you liked it. Fans of Romeos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Romeos (2011)?
In US, Romeos is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Romeos worth watching?
Romeos holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Romeos?
Romeos stars Rick Okon, Max Befort, Liv Lisa Fries, Felix Brocke and Silke Geertz.
When was Romeos released?
Romeos was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.