The Philosopher (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, The Philosopher is a comedy and romance film directed by Rudolf Thome, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The obscure philosopher Georg Hermes almost withdrew from the world to concentrate on his studies, especially Heraclitus, having no relationship since his mother's death. When he wants a new suit for a lecture (actually very minor) about his new book, he meets the sisters Franziska, Breate and Marthe, who run a boutique, share a house and have a lover each. Those invite Georg to dinner, Franziska even on dates. Falling off a boat he gets naked with her, and they become lovers. The girls all take to Hermes and get him to move in, spoiled by all and offered polygamy.
Who’s in it. The Philosopher stars Johannes Herrschmann as Georg Hermes, Adriana Altaras as Franziska, Friederike Tiefenbacher as Beate and Claudia Matschulla as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Philosopher 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 Philosopher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Philosopher tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Philosopher (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Philosopher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Philosopher worth watching?
- The Philosopher holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Philosopher?
- The Philosopher stars Johannes Herrschmann, Adriana Altaras, Friederike Tiefenbacher, Claudia Matschulla and Jürgen Wink.
- When was The Philosopher released?
- The Philosopher was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.