Banale Tage (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1992, Banale Tage is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Welz, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In East Berlin in the late 70s, two boys meet one evening in a disco: Thomas, who is from a working class family and is doing an apprenticeship, and Michael, a 16-year-old school pupil from an educated middle-class family. They both miss the tram home and walk together instead, ending up at Michael’s house where they discuss God and the world into the early hours. Following this encounter the two boys enter into an unusual friendship, united by their mutual desire to get away from the phoniness, the limitations and the restrictions of their parents and of society.
Who’s in it. Banale Tage stars Florian Lukas as Michael Wagner, Christian Kuchenbuch as Thomas Torf, Kurt Naumann as Peter Wagner and Karin Mikityla as Hanna Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Banale Tage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Banale Tage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Banale Tage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Banale Tage (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Banale Tage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Banale Tage worth watching?
- Banale Tage holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Banale Tage?
- Banale Tage stars Florian Lukas, Christian Kuchenbuch, Kurt Naumann, Karin Mikityla and Bärbel Bolle.
- When was Banale Tage released?
- Banale Tage was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.