TV series
The Manns
2001, German, on ARTE. Created by Heinrich Breloer.
Much has been said and written about the Mann family. However, there has never been a film that brings this remarkable family to life in such a playful way. Through the docudrama format developed by Heinrich Breloer, we become direct witnesses to moving stories that no one has heard before. Stories of passion, love, and hate, of war and emigration, of tragic intertwining of personal and world historical events. The Mann family shows itself as it has never been seen before. They all appear: the brothers Thomas and Heinrich with their lifelong sibling rivalry, the extroverted siblings Erika and Klaus, the quiet Golo, and also the only child of Thomas Mann still alive today: Elisabeth.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 105 min
- Status
- Ended in 2001
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 7 December 2001
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Heinrich BreloerCreator
- Armin Mueller-StahlThomas Mann · 3 ep
- Monica BleibtreuKatja Mann · 3 ep
- Jürgen HentschHeinrich Mann · 3 ep
- Veronica FerresNelly Kröger Mann · 3 ep
- Sebastian KochKlaus Mann · 3 ep
- Philipp HochmairGolo Mann · 3 ep
- Katharina EckerfeldElisabeth 'Medi' Mann · 3 ep
- Ludwig BlochbergerKlaus Heuser · 3 ep
- Isolde BarthFrau Feuchtwanger · 3 ep
- Katharina ThalbachTherese Giehse · 3 ep
- Edgar BessenCast · 3 ep
- Buddy EliasDoktor · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 December 2001
- Last aired
- 7 December 2001
- Network
- ARTE
- Original title
- Die Manns - Ein Jahrhundertroman
- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Manns: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Manns are there?
The Manns has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 105 minutes each.
Is The Manns finished?
Yes. The Manns ended in 2001, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Manns on?
The Manns isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
The Manns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Manns?
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Who created The Manns?
The Manns was created by Heinrich Breloer and stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Monica Bleibtreu, Jürgen Hentsch.