Maybe... Maybe Not (1994)
German · Comedy / Drama · 94 min · 12
★ 6.3 Moderate ratings 124 ratings
Released 5 Oct 1994
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 6.3 from 124 ratings on TMDB
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Maybe... Maybe Not is streaming in Germany on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment.
What the audience says
Maybe... Maybe Not neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It holds a 6.3/10 on TMDB from 124 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 94-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Germany you can stream it on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment.
Should you spend 94 minutes on it?
94 minutes of German comedy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- At 6.3/10 from 124 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
The heterosexual man Axel is thrown out of his girlfriends home for cheating and ends up moving in with a gay man. Axel learns the advantages of living with gay men even though they are attracted to him and when his girlfriend wants him back he must make a tough decision.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 34m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sönke Wortmann
Cast
Axel Feldheim
Joachim Król
Norbert Brommer
Doro Feldheim
Rufus Beck
Waltraud
Armin Rohde
Butcher
Jutta
Where to watch in Germany
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Maybe... Maybe Not worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 6.3/10 on audience ratings. 94 minutes of German comedy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Maybe... Maybe Not?
You can stream Maybe... Maybe Not in Germany on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment, Magenta TV+.
When is Maybe... Maybe Not coming to streaming?
Maybe... Maybe Not is already streaming in Germany on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment, Magenta TV+.
Is Maybe... Maybe Not family friendly?
Maybe... Maybe Not is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Maybe... Maybe Not in?
Maybe... Maybe Not is a German film (Comedy / Drama).
How long is Maybe... Maybe Not?
Maybe... Maybe Not runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Maybe... Maybe Not?
Maybe... Maybe Not stars Til Schweiger, Joachim Król, Katja Riemann and Rufus Beck, directed by Sönke Wortmann.
When did Maybe... Maybe Not come out?
Maybe... Maybe Not was released on 5 Oct 1994.
