Christiane F. (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1981, Christiane F. is a drama film directed by Uli Edel, running about 131 minutes. “The image of a generation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This movie portrays the drug scene in Berlin in the 70s, following tape recordings of Christiane F. 14 years old Christiane lives with her mother and little sister in a typical multi-storey apartment building in Berlin. She's fascinated by the 'Sound', a new disco with most modern equipment. Although she's legally too young, she asks a friend to take her. There she meets Detlef, who's in a clique where everybody's on drugs. Step by step she gets drawn deeper into the scene.
Who’s in it. Christiane F. stars Natja Brunckhorst as Christiane, Thomas Haustein as Detlev, Jens Kuphal as Axel and Rainer Woelk as Leiche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Christiane F. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christiane F. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christiane F. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christiane F. (1981)?
- In US, Christiane F. is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Christiane F. worth watching?
- Christiane F. holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Christiane F.?
- Christiane F. stars Natja Brunckhorst, Thomas Haustein, Jens Kuphal, Rainer Woelk and David Bowie.
- When was Christiane F. released?
- Christiane F. was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.