Knockin' on Heaven's Door
1997, German. Directed by Thomas Jahn.
Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Thomas JahnDirector
- Til SchweigerMartin Brest
- Jan Josef LiefersRudi Wurlitzer
- Thierry van WervekeHenk
- Moritz BleibtreuAbdul
- Huub StapelFrankie 'Boy' Beluga
- Leonard LansinkSchneider
- Ralph HerforthWaiter
- Cornelia FroboessMartin's Mother
- Rutger HauerCurtiz
- Christiane PaulBoutique Saleslady
- Hannes JaenickePolice Officer
- Markus KnüfkenPolice Officer
Details
- Released
- 20 February 1997
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Thomas Jahn, Til Schweiger
- Budget
- $3.5M
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door: quick answers
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 643 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Knockin' on Heaven's Door have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Knockin' on Heaven's Door has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Knockin' on Heaven's Door parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Knockin' on Heaven's Door yet.
Which OTT platform is Knockin' on Heaven's Door on?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
If you liked Knockin' on Heaven's Door, try Thick as Thieves, Plastic, Perrier's Bounty.
Who directed Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997) was directed by Thomas Jahn and stars Til Schweiger, Jan Josef Liefers, Thierry van Werveke.