Biology! (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, Biology! is a drama and romance film directed by Jörg Foth, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A small town shortly before the end of the GDR: 15-year-old Ulla lives with her mother in a dilapidated old building where not even the electricity works properly. Economy of scarcity and national bankruptcy are visible everywhere. Only higher party comrades live in the lap of luxury. When Ulla meets Winfried after a summer bathing trip, the two fall in love. Winfried is the son of an influential general director and owns things from West Germany that others only dream of: a computer, a games console, a walkman. On an excursion with her biology class, the high school student discovers that a dacha is being built in the middle of the nature reserve and the creek has been dammed. Winfried's father turns out to be the culprit, but the mayor is on his side. Ulla rebels against this environmental destruction connected to political corruption and organizes a protest. Her activism not only endangers her own future, but also her first great love.
Who’s in it. Biology! stars Cornelius Schulz as Winfried, Stefanie Stappenbeck as Ulla, Heide Kipp as Frau Tübner and Uta Reckzeh as Birgit, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Biology! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Biology! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Biology! (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Biology! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Biology!?
- Biology! stars Cornelius Schulz, Stefanie Stappenbeck, Heide Kipp, Uta Reckzeh and Katrin Klein.
- When was Biology! released?
- Biology! was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.