Wochenendkrieger (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, Wochenendkrieger is an action, adventure and documentary film directed by Andreas Geiger, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Every year during summer one of the biggest battles of mankind takes place amidst the hillsides of middle earth. Knights, elves and magicians are fighting orcs and the dark powers. What looks like a scene from Lord of the Rings actually takes place in a field in Germany, where thousands of role players meet to plunge into a fantasy world of their own. More than 250.000 people in Germany regularly make this transition. The documentary accompanies five role players in their daily lives and their parallel ones. Where does their yearning for a shared world of fantasy come from? What does this reveal about our hectic, technological life? Sunday warriors is a film about the passion for playing and the ambition to exceed your limits.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Wochenendkrieger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wochenendkrieger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wochenendkrieger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wochenendkrieger (2013)?
- In GB, Wochenendkrieger is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wochenendkrieger worth watching?
- Wochenendkrieger holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.