Buddenbrooks (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Buddenbrooks is a drama film directed by Heinrich Breloer, running about 151 minutes.
What it’s about. Mid-19th-century, Baltic Sea port city of Lubeck, Germany. Follows the fourth generation of the Buddenbrook mercantile family as Tony and Thomas reach the age of marriage. Fatefully impeded every step of the way, the Buddenbrooks struggle as economic hardship and personal defeats weigh down family relations.
Who’s in it. Buddenbrooks stars Armin Mueller-Stahl as Johann Buddenbrook, Jessica Schwarz as Antonia Buddenbrook, August Diehl as Christian Buddenbrook and Mark Waschke as Thomas Buddenbrook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Buddenbrooks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buddenbrooks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buddenbrooks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buddenbrooks (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buddenbrooks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buddenbrooks worth watching?
- Buddenbrooks holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buddenbrooks?
- Buddenbrooks stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jessica Schwarz, August Diehl, Mark Waschke and Iris Berben.
- When was Buddenbrooks released?
- Buddenbrooks was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.