Katzelmacher (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1969, Katzelmacher is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of young slackers spend most of their time hanging out in front of a Munich apartment building. When a Greek immigrant named Jorgos moves in, however, their aimless lives are shaken up. Soon new tensions arise both within the group and with Jorgos.
Who’s in it. Katzelmacher stars Hanna Schygulla as Marie, Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Jorgos, Hans Hirschmüller as Erich and Lilith Ungerer as Helga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Katzelmacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katzelmacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katzelmacher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Katzelmacher (1969)?
- In US, Katzelmacher is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Katzelmacher worth watching?
- Katzelmacher holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Katzelmacher?
- Katzelmacher stars Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Hirschmüller, Lilith Ungerer and Rudolf Waldemar Brem.
- When was Katzelmacher released?
- Katzelmacher was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.