Germanikus (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 2004, Germanikus is a comedy film directed by Hanns Christian Müller, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When the emperor dies, he is arrested as an emperor's assassin and is to be thrown to the tigers in the arena.With the help of the black slave Saba, he manages to win the deadly fight and is proclaimed - against his will - the new emperor of the Roman Empire.His pragmatic ideas as a statesman explain why the Roman Empire ended so abruptly. At the side of Saba, who is elevated to empress, he returns to his home village of Sumpfing, where he now promises himself completely new perspectives ...
Who’s in it. Germanikus stars Gerhard Polt as Germanikus, Gisela Schneeberger as Tusnelda, Rufus Beck as Prefect and Thiam Aïssatou as Saba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Germanikus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Germanikus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Germanikus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Germanikus (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Germanikus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Germanikus worth watching?
- Germanikus holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Germanikus?
- Germanikus stars Gerhard Polt, Gisela Schneeberger, Rufus Beck, Thiam Aïssatou and Anke Engelke.
- When was Germanikus released?
- Germanikus was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.