Adieu, Mon Ami (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1996, Adieu, Mon Ami is a drama film directed by Franz Peter Wirth, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Germany, WWII: 10-year old Dagmar has just lost her beloved twin brother Doug and her family through a bomb attack. Together with a young girl who worked in the bakery of Dagmar's parents they escape to Bavaria and find shelter at some far relatives of Dagmar's family. The little girl just doesn't feel comfortable in the strange family but soon finds a good friend: Laurent, a 17-year old French alien employee. Laurent is tormented by August, the "head of the family", but cannot defend himself because as soon as he causes a conflict he will be sent into an approved school in France which is even worse. Dagmar and Laurent become very close and become almost like brother and sister, they are all they have and Dagmar even falls a bit in love with Laurent. One day August sees how Laurent hugs Dagmar, he provokes a conflict and at the end Laurent is sent back to France...
Who’s in it. Adieu, Mon Ami stars Constanze Engelbrecht as Dagmar, Julie Engelbrecht as Dagmar, jung, Luise Deschauer as Frau Steiner and Hanns Zischler as Serge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Adieu, Mon Ami sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adieu, Mon Ami page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adieu, Mon Ami tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adieu, Mon Ami (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adieu, Mon Ami change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adieu, Mon Ami worth watching?
- Adieu, Mon Ami holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Adieu, Mon Ami?
- Adieu, Mon Ami stars Constanze Engelbrecht, Julie Engelbrecht, Luise Deschauer, Hanns Zischler and Petra Berndt.
- When was Adieu, Mon Ami released?
- Adieu, Mon Ami was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.