Don Quixote (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2008, Don Quixote is a comedy and family film directed by Sibylle Tafel, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of his mother, 12-year-old Moritz begins to act in ways that distress the aunt he is living with, so she packs him off to Spain to be with his father. At the airport he meets "Don Quichote" - or is it? The lost boy and the deluded man have some adventures, all with a happy ending.
Who’s in it. Don Quixote stars Johann Hillmann as Moritz Ahlfeld, Bibiana Ballbé as Vicky (as Bibiana Balbe), Christoph Maria Herbst as Don Quichote and Peter Lohmeyer as Michael Ahlfeld, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Don Quixote has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don Quixote page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don Quixote tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don Quixote (2008)?
- In US, Don Quixote is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don Quixote worth watching?
- Don Quixote holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don Quixote?
- Don Quixote stars Johann Hillmann, Bibiana Ballbé, Christoph Maria Herbst, Peter Lohmeyer and Hans Richter.