The Pharmacist (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1997, The Pharmacist is a comedy and drama film directed by Rainer Kaufmann, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Hella is around 30 and works in a pharmacy. She is waiting for the right man to step into her life, but as she has a certain affinity for losers, she is kind of disillusionized. When she gets to know Levin, a dentist student who likes cars most, her dreams seem to come true. Levin has a very rich grandfather who likes her at first glance. The old man thinks of changing his last will to the condition that Levin has to marry Hella in order to inherit his fortunes. Like in a fairy-tale the door to a new life opens for Hella, but can she take it?
Who’s in it. The Pharmacist stars Katja Riemann as Hella Moormann, Jürgen Vogel as Levin Graber, Richy Müller as Dieter Krosmansky and Isabella Parkinson as Margot Krosmansky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Pharmacist 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 The Pharmacist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pharmacist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pharmacist (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pharmacist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pharmacist worth watching?
- The Pharmacist holds an audience score of 5.9 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 The Pharmacist?
- The Pharmacist stars Katja Riemann, Jürgen Vogel, Richy Müller, Isabella Parkinson and August Zirner.
- When was The Pharmacist released?
- The Pharmacist was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.