Lina Braake (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, Lina Braake is a comedy and drama film directed by Bernhard Sinkel, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of the owner of the house Lina Braake is living in, the house is accrued to the bank. During the complete refurbishment of the building, the 81-year old woman is thrown out of her flat and is put in an old people′s home. There she meets 84-year old Gustaf. Together, the lively seniors come up with a plan to trick the bank with a smart credit fraud and take their revenge. They need the money to buy a country house on Sardinia and leave Germany for good. Although their coup proves to be successful, the bank soon finds Lina. But due to her old age she cannot be tried anymore.
Who’s in it. Lina Braake stars Lina Carstens as Lina Braake, Fritz Rasp as Gustaf Haertlein, Herbert Bötticher as Johannes Koerner and Erica Schramm as Lene Schöner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Lina Braake 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 Lina Braake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lina Braake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lina Braake (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lina Braake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lina Braake worth watching?
- Lina Braake holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Lina Braake?
- Lina Braake stars Lina Carstens, Fritz Rasp, Herbert Bötticher, Erica Schramm and Benno Hoffmann.
- When was Lina Braake released?
- Lina Braake was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.