The Black Square (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, The Black Square is a comedy and crime film directed by Peter Meister, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. VINCENT, a struggling art-thief and failed artist, stole Malewitsch’s legendary abstract painting the „Black Square”. The sale and handover to a Russian Oligarch and his designated art expert MARTHA is set to take place on a cruise ship. When Vincent and his younger partner NILS realise that their principal accomplice will not show-up to provide the boarding tickets and fake ID’s, they desperately overbear two men in order to sneak their way onto the ship. To their horror they quickly learn that their victims are part of the cruise ship’s entertainment act. Desperate not to blow their cover, Vincent and Nils take on their roles as David Bowie and Elvis Presley doubles with varying degrees of success. Despite his best efforts, Vincent’s talents hardly convince the passengers and it does not take long until various crew members discover their true identities and the value of their loot. A wild goose chase for the “Black Square” breaks loose in the belly of the cruise ship…
Who’s in it. The Black Square stars Sandra Hüller as Martha, Bernhard Schütz as Vincent Kowalski, Jacob Matschenz as Nils Forsberg and Pheline Roggan as Mia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Black Square 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 Black Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Square tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Square (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Square change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Square worth watching?
- The Black Square holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Square?
- The Black Square stars Sandra Hüller, Bernhard Schütz, Jacob Matschenz, Pheline Roggan and Christopher Schärf.
- When was The Black Square released?
- The Black Square was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.