Off Season (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1988, Off Season is a drama film directed by Wolfram Paulus, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The time of great festivities, of noble health-resort idyll are long gone. A place torn by modern functional buildings and decaying, once fashionable hotel palaces. In this scenery, Lenz, a masseur, is struggling for his survival, barely keeping a day-to-day routine. He has become estranged from his wife and child. When he meets the dancer Nurit his life is thrown completely out of balance.
Who’s in it. Off Season stars Albert Paulus as Lenz, Daniela Obermeir as Lisbeth, Mercedes Echerer as Nurit and Michael Reiter as Walter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Off Season 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 Off Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of Off Season tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Off Season (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Off Season change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Off Season worth watching?
- Off Season holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Off Season?
- Off Season stars Albert Paulus, Daniela Obermeir, Mercedes Echerer, Michael Reiter and Günther Maria Halmer.
- When was Off Season released?
- Off Season was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.