Enlightenment Guaranteed (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Enlightenment Guaranteed is a comedy and drama film directed by Doris Dörrie, running about 109 minutes. “Two Strangers in a Strange Land.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two middle aged German brothers - one New Age and recently divorced, the other uptight and sceptical - travel to a Zen monastery in Japan in search of enlightenment, or perhaps just in search of themselves.
Who’s in it. Enlightenment Guaranteed stars Uwe Ochsenknecht as Uwe, Gustav-Peter Wöhler as Gustav, Petra Zieser as Petra and Ulrike Kriener as Ulrike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Enlightenment Guaranteed 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 Enlightenment Guaranteed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enlightenment Guaranteed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Enlightenment Guaranteed (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Enlightenment Guaranteed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Enlightenment Guaranteed worth watching?
- Enlightenment Guaranteed holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Enlightenment Guaranteed?
- Enlightenment Guaranteed stars Uwe Ochsenknecht, Gustav-Peter Wöhler, Petra Zieser, Ulrike Kriener and Heiner Lauterbach.
- When was Enlightenment Guaranteed released?
- Enlightenment Guaranteed was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.