New Wave Lovers (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1981, New Wave Lovers is a comedy and music film directed by Joel Silberg, running about 90 minutes. “A look at the underside of the music business starring "The Pin Ups"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Freddy wants to be a star. He writes and performs his own songs, but has no record contract yet. He has an idea to form a group of back-up vocalists and recruits four beautiful girls who also happen to be his former lovers. They name themselves "THE FOUR PIN-UPS." But even this doesn't work because Freddy wants the spotlight for himself. However, by chance, the girls find themselves onstage without Freddy; they start singing and capture the audience and sign a contract with a big producer. They seem to be on the road to success with their own sound and a new wave image. Except the dream begins to lose its glow; scandal, conflicts, and disenchantment start affecting the group. They go from number one to...
Who’s in it. New Wave Lovers stars Sascha Hehn as Fredy, Bea Fiedler as Sängerin, Peter Schlesinger as Harry and Moti Gilad as Rolf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, New Wave Lovers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Wave Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Wave Lovers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Wave Lovers (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Wave Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Wave Lovers worth watching?
- New Wave Lovers holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Wave Lovers?
- New Wave Lovers stars Sascha Hehn, Bea Fiedler, Peter Schlesinger, Moti Gilad and April Clough.
- When was New Wave Lovers released?
- New Wave Lovers was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.