Once We Were Pitmen (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2023, Once We Were Pitmen is a documentary film directed by Christian Johannes Koch, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Black dust, shrill metallic noises, dark tunnels, muscular bodies – all that is the past. At the end of 2018, extraction of coal throughout Germany came to an end. That same year, the voices of the emerging climate protest movement Fridays for Future grew louder. Against the backdrop of these media and socio-political events, the film follows five miners on their tragic, humorous and heartwarming search for a new role in life.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Once We Were Pitmen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once We Were Pitmen page.
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- Where can I watch Once We Were Pitmen (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once We Were Pitmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once We Were Pitmen worth watching?
- Once We Were Pitmen holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Once We Were Pitmen released?
- Once We Were Pitmen was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.