Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb is a comedy and drama film directed by Lars Jessen, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. 1986 - The protest movement against the construction of the nuclear power plant in Brokdorf is on its last legs. Only one rural commune remains: the "Alternative Wohnkollektiv Regenbogen". For them, it could go on and on with endless consensus discussions, shearing sheep and naked communal bathing. One day, the lowland communards are joined by two city dwellers, Hanne and her son Niels. While Hanne gets used to scream therapy and raising vegetables surprisingly quickly - and even more quickly to the tantra games with commune guru Peter - Niels has less and less desire for the dogmatic commune rules. Out of defiance, he joins the violent nuclear power plant resistance, thus upsetting the tranquil chaos of the commune. The big bang, however, comes when a reactor explodes in distant Chernobyl. Exactly on the day Bobby Ewing dies, the petroleum prince from "Dallas" and series favorite of the commune.

Who’s in it. Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb stars Gabriela Maria Schmeide as Hanne, Franz Dinda as Niels, Peter Lohmeyer as Peter and Luise Helm as Martina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb page.

If you liked it. Fans of Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.