Der Philosoph (1989) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1989 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1989, Der Philosoph is a comédie and romance film directed by Rudolf Thome, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The obscure philosopher Georg Hermes almost withdrew from the world to concentrate on his studies, especially Heraclitus, having no relationship since his mother's death. When he wants a new suit for a lecture (actually very minor) about his new book, he meets the sisters Franziska, Breate and Marthe, who run a boutique, share a house and have a lover each. Those invite Georg to dinner, Franziska even on dates. Falling off a boat he gets naked with her, and they become lovers. The girls all take to Hermes and get him to move in, spoiled by all and offered polygamy.
Who’s in it. Der Philosoph stars Johannes Herrschmann as Georg Hermes, Adriana Altaras as Franziska, Friederike Tiefenbacher as Beate and Claudia Matschulla as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Der Philosoph 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 Der Philosoph page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Philosoph tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Der Philosoph (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Philosoph change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Philosoph worth watching?
- Der Philosoph holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Philosoph?
- Der Philosoph stars Johannes Herrschmann, Adriana Altaras, Friederike Tiefenbacher, Claudia Matschulla and Jürgen Wink.
- When was Der Philosoph released?
- Der Philosoph was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.