Meier (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Meier is a notable film directed by Peter Timm.
What it’s about. Meier, a paperhanger in East Berlin, inherits from his father in West Berlin. With this money he wants to fulfil himself the dream of his life: a journey around the world. He buys a forged West German passport and pretends to go on a trip to Bulgaria while he really is off to see the free world. When he wants to return to East Berlin he finds himself in an unbelievable predicament and his double life begins. He can't keep away from his East German friends. As with all the best comedies, the action builds up to an eventual crisis. It's a light comedy, which won several national Film Academy Awards. The film is very political, with lots of political jokes/innuendos which only Germans will understand. One is left feeling what a total obscenity that stupid Wall was, dividing one people for 30 years (1-2 Generations) simply by the coincidence on where you just happen to be in the early morning on the 13th August 1961.
Who’s in it. Meier stars Rainer Grenkowitz as Meier, Alexander Hauff as Kalle, Thomas Bestvater as Erwin and Dieter Hildebrandt as Kellner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Meier has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meier page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meier (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meier worth watching?
- Meier holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meier?
- Meier stars Rainer Grenkowitz, Alexander Hauff, Thomas Bestvater, Dieter Hildebrandt and Johanna Karl-Lory.
- When was Meier released?
- Meier was released in 1986.