Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1997, Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a comedy and crime film directed by Thomas Jahn, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.
Who’s in it. Knockin' on Heaven's Door stars Til Schweiger as Martin Brest, Jan Josef Liefers as Rudi Wurlitzer, Thierry van Werveke as Henk and Moritz Bleibtreu as Abdul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Knockin' on Heaven's Door has been warmly received by 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 Knockin' on Heaven's Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knockin' on Heaven's Door tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)?
- In US, Knockin' on Heaven's Door is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door worth watching?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door stars Til Schweiger, Jan Josef Liefers, Thierry van Werveke, Moritz Bleibtreu and Huub Stapel.
- When was Knockin' on Heaven's Door released?
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.