Measuring the World
2012, German. Directed by Detlev Buck.
Germany in the early 19th century. "Die Vermessung der Welt" follows the two brilliant and eccentric scientists Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss on their life paths.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Detlev BuckDirector
- Florian David FitzCarl Friedrich Gauß
- Albrecht SchuchAlexander von Humboldt
- Vicky KriepsJohanna Gauss
- Jérémy KaponeAimé Bonpland
- Katharina ThalbachMrs. Gauß
- David KrossEugen Gauß
- Max GiermannMilitary Man
- Georg FriedrichSlave Trader
- Detlev BuckAngry Man
- Sven RegenerNatural Scientist I
- Leander HaußmannNatural Scientist II
- Daniel KehlmannSpooky Man
Details
- Released
- 24 October 2012
- Original title
- Die Vermessung der Welt
- Country
- Germany, Austria
- Written by
- Detlev Buck, Daniel Kehlmann, Daniel Nocke
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What Measuring the World is based on
Measuring the World is based on Measuring the World, a 2005 novel by Daniel Kehlmann.
Novel · 2005
Measuring the World
By Daniel Kehlmann
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Measuring the World: quick answers
Is Measuring the World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Measuring the World?
Measuring the World runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Measuring the World have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Measuring the World on?
Measuring the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 October 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Measuring the World?
If you liked Measuring the World, try The Man Who Knew Infinity, Victoria & Abdul, Creation.
Who directed Measuring the World?
Measuring the World (2012) was directed by Detlev Buck and stars Florian David Fitz, Albrecht Schuch, Vicky Krieps.
What is Measuring the World based on?
Measuring the World is based on Measuring the World, a 2005 novel by Daniel Kehlmann.