Caged Birds (2022)
German · Drama / Romance · 118 min · 16
★ 5.4 Few ratings 18 ratings
Released 31 Mar 2022
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
5.4
Skip Based on 18 ratingsThe few who rated it are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 5.4 from 18 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
LukewarmCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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Caged Birds is streaming in Germany on Mosaik.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Caged Birds don't rate this German film well. It carries a 5.4/10 on TMDB across 18 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. It clocks in at a standard 118 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Mosaik.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of German drama, leaning romance. Only 18 people have rated it, so treat that 5.4 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Barbara Hug is a young radical lawyer fighting Switzerland's antiquated prison system in the 1980s. Walter Stürm is in and often escaping out of jail becoming known as the Jailbreak King. When the two meet an unlikely alliance is formed.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Oliver Rihs
Cast
Joel Basman
Walter Stürm
Marie Leuenberger
Barbara Hug
Heike Vollmer
Anatole Taubman
Peter Rothenburg
Bibiana Beglau
Meret Spengler
Pascal Ulli
Roger Bellier
Where to watch in Germany
Mosaik
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Availability as of 16 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Caged Birds worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — The few who rated it are lukewarm on it (based on only 18 ratings). It rates 5.4/10 on audience ratings. 1h 58m of German drama, leaning romance. Only 18 people have rated it, so treat that 5.4 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Caged Birds?
You can stream Caged Birds in Germany on Mosaik.
When is Caged Birds coming to streaming?
Caged Birds is already streaming in Germany on Mosaik.
Is Caged Birds family friendly?
Caged Birds is rated 16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Caged Birds in?
Caged Birds is a German film (Drama / Romance).
How long is Caged Birds?
Caged Birds runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Caged Birds?
Caged Birds stars Joel Basman, Marie Leuenberger, Jella Haase and Anatole Taubman, directed by Oliver Rihs.
When did Caged Birds come out?
Caged Birds was released on 31 Mar 2022.
