I Hugged the Berlin Patient (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2013, I Hugged the Berlin Patient is a documentary film directed by Dzul Sungit, running about 73 minutes. “Hope can find you.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A spirited cancer survivor goes on a spontaneous search for 'The Berlin Patient' - the first man in the world actually cured of HIV.

Who’s in it. I Hugged the Berlin Patient stars Edgar Tang as Himself, Timothy Ray Brown as Himself, Gero Hütter as Himself and Jaime Freitas as August, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, I Hugged the Berlin Patient has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Hugged the Berlin Patient page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Hugged the Berlin Patient tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Hugged the Berlin Patient (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Hugged the Berlin Patient change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is I Hugged the Berlin Patient worth watching?
I Hugged the Berlin Patient holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in I Hugged the Berlin Patient?
I Hugged the Berlin Patient stars Edgar Tang, Timothy Ray Brown, Gero Hütter, Jaime Freitas and Elizabeth Lazan.
When was I Hugged the Berlin Patient released?
I Hugged the Berlin Patient was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.