wider horizons (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, wider horizons is an animation and documentary film directed by Falk Schuster, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. It's the summer of 1987, and the young Schuster family from the Leipzig district is heading on vacation. With their Trabant and trailer, they set off for a small private accommodation near the border of what was then West Germany. This autobiographical animated documentary follows the family on their journey, providing a glimpse into the curious details of a typical GDR vacation so close to the western border. Between the Volkspolizei, border patrols, shortages, and idyllic beach scenes in East Germany's vacation paradise, this animated docufilm swings back and forth. Personal memories and carefully documented facts merge into a travel diary brought to life through animation.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, wider horizons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch wider horizons page.
If you liked it. Fans of wider horizons tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch wider horizons (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for wider horizons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is wider horizons worth watching?
- wider horizons holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was wider horizons released?
- wider horizons was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.