Herr Bello (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2007, Herr Bello is a comedy and drama film directed by Ben Verbong.
What it’s about. After his mother’s death, the 12-year-old Max, son of pharmacist Sternheim, wishes for a pet. One day a dog appears in Max’s life. By his power of persuasion he is allowed to keep this dog and names him “Bello”. In the meantime a new tenant, Verena Lichtblau, moves into Sternheim’s house, and Max is not happy. But further Sternheim has got a present, that’s a special mixture. After he has ruined Edgar’s harvest with the mixture, the next accident happened: Bello drinks from the mixture, and so he transforms to a human. With Max’s help, “Mr. Bello” continues a human-life. And Mr. Bello returns Max’s enjoying of life again. But outside of Sternheim’s house Mr. Bello gets in trouble, and there the story begins.
Who’s in it. Herr Bello stars August Zirner as Pippin Sternheim / Traugott Sternheim, Armin Rohde as Herr Bello, Sophie von Kessel as Verena Lichtblau and Manuel Steitz as Max Sternheim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Herr Bello has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Herr Bello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Herr Bello tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Herr Bello (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Herr Bello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Herr Bello worth watching?
- Herr Bello holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Herr Bello?
- Herr Bello stars August Zirner, Armin Rohde, Sophie von Kessel, Manuel Steitz and Jan-Gregor Kremp.
- When was Herr Bello released?
- Herr Bello was released in 2007.