The Beheaded Rooster (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2007, The Beheaded Rooster is a drama film directed by Radu Gabrea, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A moving coming of age story in a time of extreme change: on August 23, 1944 in a small city in Romanian Transylvania, the 16 year old Felix Goldschmidt awaits his classmates for their traditional Exitus Party (school graduation). However, this very day the kingdom of Romania takes leave of its ally of many years - Nazi Germany - thus ending the 800 year old, highly successful story of ethnic German immigration at the feet of the Carpathian Mountains. It is a great story of young people's blindness to the rise of Fascism, the destruction of bourgeois values, a first love and shattered friendships.
Who’s in it. The Beheaded Rooster stars Oliver Stritzel as Eugen Goldschmidt, Florian Brückner as Engelbert Goldschmidt, David Zimmerschied as Felix Goldschmidt and Alicja Bachleda-Curuś as Gisela Glückselig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Beheaded Rooster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beheaded Rooster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beheaded Rooster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beheaded Rooster (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beheaded Rooster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beheaded Rooster worth watching?
- The Beheaded Rooster holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beheaded Rooster?
- The Beheaded Rooster stars Oliver Stritzel, Florian Brückner, David Zimmerschied, Alicja Bachleda-Curuś and Marion Mitterhammer.
- When was The Beheaded Rooster released?
- The Beheaded Rooster was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.