Wintersleepers (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1997, Wintersleepers is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Tom Tykwer, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Young blonde translator Rebecca lives with her boyfriend ski instructor Marco in a mountain villa owned by her friend, nurse Laura. Rene, local cinema projectionist, steals Marco's car and gets into a car crash with local Theo, whose daughter, after being in coma for a time, dies. Rene suffers from partial short term memory loss and starts a relationship with Laura. Meanwhile Marco is looking for the man who stole his car and Theo - for the man who killed his daughter...
Who’s in it. Wintersleepers stars Ulrich Matthes as René, Marie-Lou Sellem as Laura, Floriane Daniel as Rebecca and Heino Ferch as Marco Mullier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Wintersleepers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $323K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wintersleepers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wintersleepers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wintersleepers (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wintersleepers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wintersleepers worth watching?
- Wintersleepers holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wintersleepers?
- Wintersleepers stars Ulrich Matthes, Marie-Lou Sellem, Floriane Daniel, Heino Ferch and Josef Bierbichler.
- When was Wintersleepers released?
- Wintersleepers was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.