Berlin Now (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Berlin Now is a music and documentary film directed by Wolfgang Büld, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. A voyeuristic panorama of a specific moment in the German independent music scene.
Who’s in it. Berlin Now stars Blixa Bargeld as Himself, Alexander Hacke as Himself, Jochen Arbeit as Self and Christoph Dreher as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Berlin Now 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 Berlin Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berlin Now tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berlin Now (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Berlin Now change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Berlin Now worth watching?
- Berlin Now holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Berlin Now?
- Berlin Now stars Blixa Bargeld, Alexander Hacke, Jochen Arbeit, Christoph Dreher and Einstürzende Neubauten.
- When was Berlin Now released?
- Berlin Now was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.