What a Mess (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1982, What a Mess is a comedy film directed by Franz Marischka, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Eduard von Bittermagen and his friend Professor Pfiff, indulge in an amusing hobby. They take every opportunity to bet on anything. Their latest bet: Bittermagen claims that his nephew Tommi, a young rascal and the Professor's young daughter Julia will become a couple although the two are actually not crazy about each other. Of course, Pfiff bets against it. But then Bittermagen uses a macabre trick. He acts as if his last hour had come and summons Tommi and Julia to his "deathbed". He offers his immense heritage to both of them-if they solve a problem.
Who’s in it. What a Mess stars Thomas Ohrner as Tommi, Anja Schüte as Julia, John Jürgens as Jonny and Renate Langer as Bea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, What a Mess has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What a Mess page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Mess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Mess (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Mess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What a Mess worth watching?
- What a Mess holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What a Mess?
- What a Mess stars Thomas Ohrner, Anja Schüte, John Jürgens, Renate Langer and Gunther Philipp.
- When was What a Mess released?
- What a Mess was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.