Taking It Back (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2013, Taking It Back is a comedy film directed by Andreas Schmied, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Most of the time, Patrick Angerer enjoys a pretty laid back view of life. So he's not especially impressed by the protest action his workmates are taking against the strict wage targets set by the new management of Falkendorf steel plant. But things suddenly begin to get interesting for Patrick when his ex, Barbara Brossman, still the great love of his life, is sent to Falkendorf as the union's lawyer: as she's brought along her new partner, Patrick has his work cut out trying to convince Babs that his life doesn't entirely consist of football and trips down the pub.
Who’s in it. Taking It Back stars Michael Ostrowski as Patrick Angerer, Hilde Dalik as Babs Brossmann, Oliver Rosskopf as Ulf Horvath and Karl Fischer as Postenkommandant Hallach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Taking It Back has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking It Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taking It Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taking It Back (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taking It Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taking It Back worth watching?
- Taking It Back holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taking It Back?
- Taking It Back stars Michael Ostrowski, Hilde Dalik, Oliver Rosskopf, Karl Fischer and Manuel Rubey.