Automärchen (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1983, Automärchen is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Erwin Stranka, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. This quirky episodic comedy weaves together three plotlines centered around the employees of a car garage, with some unexpected fairytale elements to get things moving. A woodland fairy convinces shy bookkeeper Piel to suddenly start driving his Trabi far above the speed limit. Manager Neumann sells his soul to a black cat in order to purchase a more respectable vehicle. And a spirit named "Car Accident" offers to warn owner Sengebusch about upcoming traffic accidents so he can make money by always being the first on the scene.
Who’s in it. Automärchen stars Kurt Böwe as Kalle Sengebusch, Michèle Marian as Heidelinde, Fred Delmare as Servierer and Werner Pfeifer as Müller-Breithaupt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Automärchen 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 Automärchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Automärchen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Automärchen (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Automärchen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Automärchen worth watching?
- Automärchen holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Automärchen?
- Automärchen stars Kurt Böwe, Michèle Marian, Fred Delmare, Werner Pfeifer and Barbara Dittus.
- When was Automärchen released?
- Automärchen was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.