New Year's Eve (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, New Year's Eve is a notable film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Encouraged by Fassbinder, with whom he became friendly after the then-enfant terrible of the German cinema visited him in Lugano, Sirk also did some teaching during the late 1970s at the film school in Munich, where he made three short films with his students.
Who’s in it. New Year's Eve stars Christian Berkel as The young man and Hanna Schygulla as Society woman.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Year's Eve page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Year's Eve (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Year's Eve change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in New Year's Eve?
- New Year's Eve stars Christian Berkel and Hanna Schygulla.
- When was New Year's Eve released?
- New Year's Eve was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.