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Berlin Syndrome (2017)

โ€œWhen passion becomes possession.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 713 votes 1h 56m r ThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#249 of 319 films from 2017 #1936 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Cate Shortland ยท Written by Shaun Grant, Melanie Joosten

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Overview

A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist wakes one morning in an abandoned Berlin apartment and is unable to leave.

Cast

Teresa Palmeras Clare Havel
Max Riemeltas Andi Werner
Matthias Habichas Erich Werner
Emma Badingas Franka Hummels
Elmira Bahramias Jana
Christoph Frankenas Peter
Lucie Aronas Elodie Zadikan
Nassim Avatas Aron Hurwitz
Thuso Lekwapeas Billy Dharma
Lara Marie Mรผlleras Silke
Elias Esseras Boy 1
Claude Heinrichas Boy 2
Viktor Baschmakovas Benni
Matthias Russelas Jakob

Facts

Release dateApril 20, 2017
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Box office$397,783
IMDbtt3335606

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Questions

How long is Berlin Syndrome?
Berlin Syndrome runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Berlin Syndrome worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 713 votes, which places it #249 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 22%) and #1936 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Berlin Syndrome?
Berlin Syndrome was directed by Cate Shortland. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Black Widow (2021).
Who stars in Berlin Syndrome?
Teresa Palmer as Clare Havel; Max Riemelt as Andi Werner; Matthias Habich as Erich Werner; Emma Bading as Franka Hummels; Elmira Bahrami as Jana; Christoph Franken as Peter.
What is Berlin Syndrome rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Berlin Syndrome?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/40377.

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