Night Shapes (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Night Shapes is a drama film directed by Andreas Dresen, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The Pope is in town and the night of his stay is anything but heavenly for some of Berlin′s inhabitants. Rich and poor, down-and-outs and policemen, street kids and taxi drivers - in their search for a little bit of happiness, they all end up on an amusing and at times harrowing odyssey through the labyrinth of the big city.
Who’s in it. Night Shapes stars Myriam Abbas as Hanna, Dominique Horwitz as Victor, Oliver Breite as Jochen and Susanne Bormann as Patty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Night Shapes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Shapes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Shapes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Shapes (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Shapes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Shapes worth watching?
- Night Shapes holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Shapes?
- Night Shapes stars Myriam Abbas, Dominique Horwitz, Oliver Breite, Susanne Bormann and Michael Gwisdek.
- When was Night Shapes released?
- Night Shapes was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.