Panic Time (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, Panic Time is a comedy and crime film directed by Udo Lindenberg, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The musician Udo Lindenberg (played by himself) is kidnapped during the party after a concert. Nobody realises this until the next day, when he doesn't show up in time for a rehearsal. Since the police believes this is only a promotion gag, private eye Kuhlmann (also played by Udo Lindenberg) has to be hired to find him in time.
Who’s in it. Panic Time stars Udo Lindenberg as Himself / Carl Coolman, Walter Kohut as Minister Dr. Kurt Kling, Vera Tschechowa as Frau Dr. Wunder and Hark Bohm as Dr. Gerhard Kühn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Panic Time 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 Panic Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panic Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panic Time (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Panic Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Panic Time worth watching?
- Panic Time holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Panic Time?
- Panic Time stars Udo Lindenberg, Walter Kohut, Vera Tschechowa, Hark Bohm and Eddie Constantine.
- When was Panic Time released?
- Panic Time was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.