The Microscope
1988, German. Directed by Rudolf Thome.
The first film in Rudolf Thome's "Forms of Love" trilogy is the most incisive. It's a comedy-drame chronicling the ups and downs in the relationship of an unmarried couple (Adriana Altaras, Vladimir Weigl). When she tries to persuade him that they should have a child, he escapes the controversy by becoming preoccupied with his new aquarium and microscope. Their struggles to settle their differences and accept new responsibilities are presented intelligently, realistically and with low-key wit and irony.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 14 April 1988
- Original title
- Das Mikroskop
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rudolf Thome
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The Microscope runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The Microscope isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Microscope?
If you liked The Microscope, try What's Love Got to Do with It?, The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters.
Who directed The Microscope?
The Microscope (1988) was directed by Rudolf Thome and stars Vladimir Weigl, Adriana Altaras, Małgorzata Gebel.