Tough Enough
2006, German. Directed by Detlev Buck.
From the youth directed novel of the same name by Greogor Tressnow comes a film by Detlev Buck that is a realistic portrait of life in the section of Berlin called Neukölln. It’s about power and weakness, delinquents and victims, and the difficulties a 15-year-old faces in a poor and criminal environment.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Tough Enough isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Detlev BuckDirector
- David KrossMichael Polischka
- Jenny ElversMiriam Polischka
- Erhan EmreHamal
- Oktay ÖzdemirErol
- Kida Khodr RamadanBarut
- Arnel TaciCrille
- Kai Michael MüllerMatze
- Hans LöwKommissar Gerber
- Jan Henrik StahlbergDr. Peters
- Sinan AkdenizErols Gang Mitglied#1
- Ali-Kemal AkyazErols Gang Mitglied#2
- Peter BuckschLehrer Radke
Details
- Released
- 9 March 2006
- Original title
- Knallhart
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Zoran Drvenkar, Gregor Tressnow
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What Tough Enough is based on
Tough Enough is based on Tough Enough by Gregor Tessnow.
Tough Enough
By Gregor Tessnow
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Tough Enough: quick answers
Is Tough Enough worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tough Enough?
Tough Enough runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Tough Enough have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tough Enough. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tough Enough parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Tough Enough yet.
Which OTT platform is Tough Enough on?
Tough Enough isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tough Enough?
If you liked Tough Enough, try The Lives of Others, Alone in Berlin, Run Lola Run.
Who directed Tough Enough?
Tough Enough (2006) was directed by Detlev Buck and stars David Kross, Jenny Elvers, Erhan Emre.
What is Tough Enough based on?
Tough Enough is based on Tough Enough by Gregor Tessnow.