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Berlin Syndrome

2017·Movie·R·116 min·6.0(696)

When passion becomes possession.

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.

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Where to watch Berlin Syndrome in United States

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Where is Berlin Syndrome streaming around the world?

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United StatesHoopla, FawesomeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTApple TV Store, FOD
South KoreaTVINGwavve

About Berlin Syndrome

Berlin Syndrome is a 2017 English-language drama, horror and mystery film directed by Cate Shortland. The cast is led by Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome.

Berlin Syndrome was produced by Photoplay Films, Screen Australia, and Memento Films International and made in Australia. It was released on April 20, 2017, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Cate Shortland
Writers
Shaun Grant
Release date
April 20, 2017
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Australia
Box office
$0 million
Production
Photoplay Films, Screen Australia, Memento Films International
#berlin, germany#stockholm syndrome#based on novel or book#hostage#photojournalism#woman director

Berlin Syndrome cast & crew

Berlin Syndrome was directed by Cate Shortland and written by Shaun Grant.

The cast features Teresa Palmer as Clare Havel, Max Riemelt as Andi Werner, Matthias Habich as Erich Werner, Emma Bading as Franka Hummels, Elmira Bahrami as Jana, and Christoph Franken as Peter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bryony Marks, cinematography is by Germain McMicking, and it was produced by Cecilia Ritchie and Florence Tourbier.

Is Berlin Syndrome worth watching?

Berlin Syndrome holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 696 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, horror, and mystery, Berlin Syndrome is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Berlin Syndrome

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Cast of Berlin Syndrome

Teresa Palmer

Teresa Palmer

Clare Havel

Max Riemelt

Max Riemelt

Andi Werner

Matthias Habich

Matthias Habich

Erich Werner

Emma Bading

Emma Bading

Franka Hummels

Elmira Bahrami

Elmira Bahrami

Jana

Christoph Franken

Christoph Franken

Peter

Lucie Aron

Lucie Aron

Elodie Zadikan

Nassim Avat

Nassim Avat

Aron Hurwitz

Thuso Lekwape

Thuso Lekwape

Billy Dharma

Lara Marie Müller

Lara Marie Müller

Silke

No photo

Elias Esser

Boy 1

Claude Heinrich

Claude Heinrich

Boy 2

Berlin Syndrome — FAQs

Where can I watch Berlin Syndrome in United States?

Berlin Syndrome is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.

Is Berlin Syndrome on Hoopla?

Yes — Berlin Syndrome is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is Berlin Syndrome in?

Berlin Syndrome is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Berlin Syndrome?

Berlin Syndrome runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Berlin Syndrome rated?

Berlin Syndrome is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 696 ratings.

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