Ikarus (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1975, Ikarus is a drama and family film directed by Heiner Carow, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Eight-year-old Matthias dreams that he will someday become a pilot and his divorced parents will get back together. He waits yearningly for his ninth birthday because his father has told him the story of Icarus, and promised to take him on a sightseeing flight. When Matthias' father doesn't come home, he is devastated. He runs throughout the city, talks to his friend about the relationships of adults, looks for his father at his desk, and gets himself into conflict with the police. As he sits alone on the roof of a house, he comes to the conclusion that Icarus didn't plummet to the earth because he didn't listen to his father, but rather because his father had forgotten him.
Who’s in it. Ikarus stars Peter Welz as Mathias, Karin Gregorek as Mutter, Peter Aust as Vater and Hermann Beyer as Onkel Jochen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ikarus 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 Ikarus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ikarus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ikarus (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ikarus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ikarus worth watching?
- Ikarus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ikarus?
- Ikarus stars Peter Welz, Karin Gregorek, Peter Aust, Hermann Beyer and Günter Junghans.
- When was Ikarus released?
- Ikarus was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.