Berlin Blues
2003, German. Directed by Leander Haußmann.
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In October 1989, the part of the West Berlin borough of Kreuzberg called SO 36, had been largely shut off by the Wall from the rest of the city for 28 years. A lethargic sub-culture of students, artists, bohemians and barflys had flourished among crumbling buildings. Part of that microcosm is barkeeper Frank, semi-formally called 'Herr Lehmann' by friends and patrons. He hangs out drinking, sports utter disregard for anything beyond SO 36 and lazily pursues an affair with cook Katrin. His lifestyle is gradually disturbed, when his parents show up for a visit, things go awry with Katrin and his best friend Karl starts to act strange. Meanwhile, political turmoil mounts on the other side of the Wall.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Leander HaußmannDirector
- Christian UlmenHerr Lehmann
- Katja DanowskiKatrin, die schöne Köchin
- Detlev BuckDer beste Freund Karl
- Janek RiekeKristall-Rainer
- Uwe Dag BerlinJürgen
- Martin OlbertzMarco
- Hartmut LangeErwin
- Margit BendokatLehmanns Mutter
- Johann Adam OestLehmanns Vater
- Annika KuhlHeidi
- Tim FischerSylvio
- Michael GwisdekHans
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2003
- Original title
- Herr Lehmann
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Sven Regener
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What Berlin Blues is based on
Berlin Blues is based on Herr Lehmann (2001) by Sven Regener.
2001
Herr Lehmann
By Sven Regener
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Berlin Blues: quick answers
What comes after Berlin Blues?
Next in the series: Neue Vahr Süd (2010).
Is Berlin Blues worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 131 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Berlin Blues?
Berlin Blues runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Berlin Blues have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Berlin Blues. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Berlin Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Berlin Blues yet.
Which OTT platform is Berlin Blues on?
Berlin Blues isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 2003. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Berlin Blues?
If you liked Berlin Blues, try Soul Kitchen, SubUrbia, A Dog Year.
Who directed Berlin Blues?
Berlin Blues (2003) was directed by Leander Haußmann and stars Christian Ulmen, Katja Danowski, Detlev Buck.
What is Berlin Blues based on?
Berlin Blues is based on Herr Lehmann (2001) by Sven Regener.