Linie 1 (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 6.4

Linie 1 poster

Released in 1988, Linie 1 is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Reinhard Hauff, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Film version of the musical by the same name: Sunnie, a girl from the province, comes to Berlin to meet rock star Johnnie who had given her his address after a concert. On the subway to Kreuzberg, Sunnie becomes acquainted with a couple of strange people, among them "asphalt cowboy" Bambi. Bambi tells Sunnie that Johnnie’s address in Kreuzberg does not exist. Together, Sunnie and Bambi try to find the rock star in bustling metropolitan Berlin.

Who’s in it. Linie 1 stars Inka Victoria Groetschel as Sunnie, Dieter Landuris as Bambi / Horst / Witwe Kriemhild, Rainer Strecker as Kleister and Claus-Peter Damitz as Witwe Lotti / Schwerhöriger / Dirigent / Bauarbeiter / Mafioso, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Linie 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Linie 1 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Linie 1 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Linie 1 (1988)?
In GB, Linie 1 is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Linie 1 worth watching?
Linie 1 holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Linie 1?
Linie 1 stars Inka Victoria Groetschel, Dieter Landuris, Rainer Strecker, Claus-Peter Damitz and Christian Veit.
When was Linie 1 released?
Linie 1 was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.