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Just a phase (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2011, Just a phase is a comedy film directed by Henning Ricke, running about 5 minutes. “Death going viral” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Gangsta rap gone wrong: Oldschool hitman "The Raven" is a legend. Stealthy, efficient and strictly a solo act. But this time he is forced to accept a very special partner: the local mob boss' son. The dimwitted teenager unfortunately made a rap video in which he brags about all of his daddy's crimes. Now everyone involved in the making of that video has to die and daddy's dearest is required to help clean up his mess. But how secretive, efficient and swift can you be, if you have to be faster than social media?

Who’s in it. Just a phase stars Lutz Reichert as Der Rabe, Roman Dobriakov as Sohn, Daniel Raboldt as Unlucky Guy and Henning Ricke as DogjAws93, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Just a phase sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just a phase page.

If you liked it. Fans of Just a phase tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Just a phase (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Just a phase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Just a phase worth watching?
Just a phase holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Just a phase?
Just a phase stars Lutz Reichert, Roman Dobriakov, Daniel Raboldt, Henning Ricke and Gerd Buurmann.
When was Just a phase released?
Just a phase was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.