Contemporaries (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film

Released in 1983, Contemporaries is a drama film directed by Ernst Josef Lauscher, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Within the span of 48 hours "contemporaries" encounter each other. In the middle is Max, who lost his job years ago because of his affair with the wife of an influential man. The story of an encounter which turns out badly because the people involved can't quite communicate.
Who’s in it. Contemporaries stars Gabriel Barylli as Karl Bach, Wolfram Berger as Max Fleck, Erni Mangold as lady in the Mercedes and Eva Maria Meineke as Sarah Fleck, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contemporaries page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contemporaries tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contemporaries (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Contemporaries change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Contemporaries?
- Contemporaries stars Gabriel Barylli, Wolfram Berger, Erni Mangold, Eva Maria Meineke and Evelyn Opela.
- When was Contemporaries released?
- Contemporaries was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.