This Crazy Heart (2017)
German · Drama · 104 min · 0
★ 7.3 Solid 303 ratings
Released 21 Dec 2017
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
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Audience★ 7.3 from 303 ratings on TMDB
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This Crazy Heart is streaming in Germany on Netflix, RTL+, RTL+ Max.
What the audience says
This Crazy Heart is a dependable German film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.3/10 on TMDB across 303 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 104-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix, RTL+, RTL+ Max.
Should you spend 1h 44m on it?
1h 44m of German drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 303 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
When 30-ish rich kid Lenny has to take care of 15-year-old David, who’s suffering from heart disease, it’s the beginning of a wild adventure. Lenny fearlessly breaks all the rules to fulfill his young friend’s every wish.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Watch with family? | 0 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marc Rothemund
Cast
Philip Noah Schwarz
David Müller
Lenny Reinhard
Uwe Preuss
Dr. Reinhard
Karin Thaler
Astrid
Jürgen Tonkel
Herr Petry
Sebastian Gerold
Sanitäter
Where to watch in Germany
NetflixRTL+RTL+ MaxNetflix Kids
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Germany
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Frequently asked
Is This Crazy Heart worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 7.3/10 on audience ratings. 1h 44m of German drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch This Crazy Heart?
You can stream This Crazy Heart in Germany on Netflix, RTL+, RTL+ Max, Netflix Kids.
When is This Crazy Heart coming to streaming?
This Crazy Heart is already streaming in Germany on Netflix, RTL+, RTL+ Max, Netflix Kids.
Is This Crazy Heart family friendly?
This Crazy Heart is rated 0, suitable for family viewing.
What language is This Crazy Heart in?
This Crazy Heart is a German film (Drama).
How long is This Crazy Heart?
This Crazy Heart runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
Who is in the cast of This Crazy Heart?
This Crazy Heart stars Philip Noah Schwarz, Elyas M'Barek, Uwe Preuss and Karin Thaler, directed by Marc Rothemund.
When did This Crazy Heart come out?
This Crazy Heart was released on 21 Dec 2017.
