Lemming's First Case (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 2009, Lemming's First Case is a comedy and crime film directed by Nikolaus Leytner, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Leopold Wallisch, nick-named "Lemming", was fired from the homicide department due to intrigues by his colleague Krotznig. Now he works for a small Viennese private detective agency and spies on potential adulterers. When the Latin teacher Grinzinger is murdered while under Lemming's observation, he gives himself a shove and decides to solve the case himself. "Lemming's First Case", an adaptation of the best-seller by the Austrian author Stefan Slupetzky, promises pure crime comedy.
Who’s in it. Lemming's First Case stars Fritz Karl as Leopold "Lemming" Wallisch, Julia Koschitz as Klara Breitner, Roland Düringer as Krotznig and Florian Teichtmeister as Huber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Lemming's First Case 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 Lemming's First Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lemming's First Case tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lemming's First Case (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lemming's First Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lemming's First Case worth watching?
- Lemming's First Case holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lemming's First Case?
- Lemming's First Case stars Fritz Karl, Julia Koschitz, Roland Düringer, Florian Teichtmeister and Krista Stadler.
- When was Lemming's First Case released?
- Lemming's First Case was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.
