What We Wanted
2020, German. Directed by Ulrike Kofler.
Alice and Niklas are a young couple who's biggest wish is to have a child of their own. After several failed attempts they decide to go on a holiday in Sardinia to clear their minds. There they meet a family from Austria that seems to have everything they ever wished for. But appearances can be deceiving...
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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What We Wanted is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 11 November 2020
- Original title
- Was wir wollten
- Country
- Austria, Italy
- Written by
- Sandra Bohle, Ulrike Kofler, Peter Stamm
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What What We Wanted is based on
What We Wanted is adapted from a novel.
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What We Wanted: quick answers
Is What We Wanted worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What We Wanted?
What We Wanted runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does What We Wanted have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What We Wanted. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What We Wanted parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is What We Wanted on?
What We Wanted is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like What We Wanted?
If you liked What We Wanted, try The Lost Daughter, Somewhere, Black Bear.
Who directed What We Wanted?
What We Wanted (2020) was directed by Ulrike Kofler and stars Lavinia Wilson, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Unterberger.
What is What We Wanted based on?
What We Wanted is adapted from a novel.