Neandertal (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, Neandertal is a drama film directed by Jan-Christoph Glaser, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. 17-year-old Guido suffers since his early childhood from neurodermatitis. After being taken to the hospital due to a heavy attack, he starts to question his personal and familiar environment and discovers that his parents’ relationship – which he assumed to be happy and sound – is built on lies. Unable to deal with this disappointment, he flees from it and moves in with his older brother and his roommates...
Who’s in it. Neandertal stars Jacob Matschenz as Guido, Andreas Schmidt as Rudi, Johanna Gastdorf as Mutter and Falk Rockstroh as Vater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Neandertal 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 Neandertal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neandertal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neandertal (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Neandertal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Neandertal worth watching?
- Neandertal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Neandertal?
- Neandertal stars Jacob Matschenz, Andreas Schmidt, Johanna Gastdorf, Falk Rockstroh and Tim Egloff.
- When was Neandertal released?
- Neandertal was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.