The Fan
1982, German. Directed by Eckhart Schmidt.
An obsession gone mad.
The hero-worship that Simone has for a pop singer is built to a crescendo until she passes out when she finally sees him up-close in a crowd of fans. She is later shocked when he lets her know that he does not love her.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 4 June 1982
- Original title
- Der Fan
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Eckhart Schmidt
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The Fan: quick answers
Is The Fan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fan?
The Fan runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Fan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Fan yet.
Which OTT platform is The Fan on?
The Fan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1982. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fan?
If you liked The Fan, try The House That Jack Built, Hounds of Love, The Devil's Bath.
Who directed The Fan?
The Fan (1982) was directed by Eckhart Schmidt and stars Désirée Nosbusch, Bodo Staiger, Simone Brahmann.