Off Season (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1992, Off Season is a comedy and drama film directed by Daniel Schmid, running about 95 minutes. “A man returns to the hotel he grew up in and recounts the quirky goings on of his youth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The formerly great Swiss hotel which Valentin’s family owned when he was a boy has been emptied and is about to be torn down. He revisits the magical site’s empty halls and ballrooms.
Who’s in it. Off Season stars Sami Frey as Valentin adult / Narrator, Carlos Devesa as Valentin child, Ingrid Caven as Lila and Dieter Meier as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Off Season 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 Off Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of Off Season tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Off Season (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Off Season change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Off Season worth watching?
- Off Season holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Off Season?
- Off Season stars Sami Frey, Carlos Devesa, Ingrid Caven, Dieter Meier and Ulli Lommel.
- When was Off Season released?
- Off Season was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
