A.D.A.M. (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1988, A.D.A.M. is a comedy film directed by Herbert Ballmann, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Anthropologist Tobias Schmidt-Eberbach is about to get married. However, a find of a prehistoric skull on his wedding day messes up his plans. So does hitchhiker Uschi Mueller who he picks up merely by accident. It does not help that the police thinks that Tobias is a serial killer and Uschi his next victim, and neither that the real killer is still on the loose…
Who’s in it. A.D.A.M. stars Désirée Nosbusch as Uschi Mueller, Yolande Gilot as Vera Zechlin, Gunter Berger as Werner von Seydlitz and Dirk Dautzenberg as Lorenz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A.D.A.M. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A.D.A.M. page.
If you liked it. Fans of A.D.A.M. tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A.D.A.M. (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A.D.A.M. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A.D.A.M. worth watching?
- A.D.A.M. holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A.D.A.M.?
- A.D.A.M. stars Désirée Nosbusch, Yolande Gilot, Gunter Berger, Dirk Dautzenberg and Peter Seum.
- When was A.D.A.M. released?
- A.D.A.M. was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.