Berlin Calling (2008)
German · Comedy / Drama · 105 min · 12
★ 6.8 Solid 381 ratings
Released 1 Oct 2008
Page updated 23 Oct 2026
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Audience★ 6.8 from 381 ratings on TMDB
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Berlin Calling is streaming in Germany on Mosaik.
What the audience says
Berlin Calling is a solid, watchable German film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 381 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 105-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Germany you can stream it on Mosaik.
Should you spend 1h 45m on it?
1h 45m of German comedy, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 381 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
A man tours clubs around the globe with his manager and girlfriend. On the eve of their largest album release he is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after overdosing at a gig.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hannes Stöhr
Cast
Paul Kalkbrenner
Martin Karow (DJ Ickarus)
Rita Lengyel
Mathilde
Prof. Dr. Petra Paul
Araba Walton
Corinna
Peter Schneider
Crystal Pete
Rolf Peter Kahl
"Erbse"
Where to watch in Germany
Mosaik
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Frequently asked
Is Berlin Calling worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 6.8/10 on audience ratings. 1h 45m of German comedy, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch Berlin Calling?
You can stream Berlin Calling in Germany on Mosaik.
When is Berlin Calling coming to streaming?
Berlin Calling is already streaming in Germany on Mosaik.
Is Berlin Calling family friendly?
Berlin Calling is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Berlin Calling in?
Berlin Calling is a German film (Comedy / Drama).
How long is Berlin Calling?
Berlin Calling runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Berlin Calling?
Berlin Calling stars Paul Kalkbrenner, Rita Lengyel, Corinna Harfouch and Araba Walton, directed by Hannes Stöhr.
When did Berlin Calling come out?
Berlin Calling was released on 1 Oct 2008.
