

Young Goethe in Love
2010, German. Directed by Philipp Stölzl.
After aspiring poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe fails his law exams, he's sent to a sleepy provincial court to reform. Instead, he falls for Lotte, a young woman who is promised to another man.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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6.1/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Philipp StölzlDirector
- Alexander FehlingJohann Wolfgang Goethe
- Miriam SteinLotte Buff
- Moritz BleibtreuAlbert Kestner
- Volker BruchWilhelm Jerusalem
- Burghart KlaußnerVater Buff
- Henry HübchenJohann Kaspar Goethe - Vater
- Hans-Michael RehbergGerichtspräsident Kammermeier
- Anna BöttcherHausmädchen
- Stefan HaschkeMerck
- Xaver HutterFreund Goethes
- Karl KarliczekPostverwalter
- Guido LambrechtSchneider
Details
- Released
- 14 October 2010
- Original title
- Goethe!
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Alexander Dydyna, Christoph Müller, Philipp Stölzl
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What Young Goethe in Love is based on
Young Goethe in Love is based on The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
1774
The Sorrows of Young Werther
By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Young Goethe in Love: quick answers
Is Young Goethe in Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Young Goethe in Love?
Young Goethe in Love runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Young Goethe in Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Young Goethe in Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Young Goethe in Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Young Goethe in Love on?
Young Goethe in Love isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Young Goethe in Love?
If you liked Young Goethe in Love, try Blind, Love Everlasting, Really Love.
Who directed Young Goethe in Love?
Young Goethe in Love (2010) was directed by Philipp Stölzl and stars Alexander Fehling, Miriam Stein, Moritz Bleibtreu.
What is Young Goethe in Love based on?
Young Goethe in Love is based on The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.