Berlin Blues (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, Berlin Blues is a comedy and drama film directed by Leander Haußmann, running about 105 minutes. “Bis denn, dann...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In October 1989, the part of the West Berlin borough of Kreuzberg called SO 36, had been largely shut off by the Wall from the rest of the city for 28 years. A lethargic sub-culture of students, artists, bohemians and barflys had flourished among crumbling buildings. Part of that microcosm is barkeeper Frank, semi-formally called 'Herr Lehmann' by friends and patrons. He hangs out drinking, sports utter disregard for anything beyond SO 36 and lazily pursues an affair with cook Katrin. His lifestyle is gradually disturbed, when his parents show up for a visit, things go awry with Katrin and his best friend Karl starts to act strange. Meanwhile, political turmoil mounts on the other side of the Wall.
Who’s in it. Berlin Blues stars Christian Ulmen as Herr Lehmann, Katja Danowski as Katrin, die schöne Köchin, Detlev Buck as Der beste Freund Karl and Janek Rieke as Kristall-Rainer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Berlin Blues 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 Berlin Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berlin Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berlin Blues (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Berlin Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Berlin Blues worth watching?
- Berlin Blues holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Berlin Blues?
- Berlin Blues stars Christian Ulmen, Katja Danowski, Detlev Buck, Janek Rieke and Uwe Dag Berlin.
- When was Berlin Blues released?
- Berlin Blues was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.