Die Ältern
Synopsis
A writer in a midlife and marital crisis, overwhelmed by his growing children and unable to accept change, meets another woman. A bit half-hearted and unintentionally funny, he tries to do something different.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Europa Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sönke Wortmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Weiler, Robert Gold
- Original Score
- Helmut Zerlett
- Original Title
- Die Ältern
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, Little Shark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sönke Wortmann
Jan Weiler, Robert Gold
Helmut Zerlett
Andreas Berger
Viola Jäger, Oliver Berben, Christoph Müller, Nurhan Şekerci-Porst
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Gold
Writer
Sönke Wortmann
Director
Andreas Berger
Director of Photography
Thomas Freudenthal
Production Design
Petra Kilian
Costume Design
Helmut Zerlett
Original Music Composer
Christoph Müller
Producer
Nurhan Şekerci-Porst
Producer
Jan Weiler
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Die Ältern.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Ältern
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Ältern about?
A writer in a midlife and marital crisis, overwhelmed by his growing children and unable to accept change, meets another woman. A bit half-hearted and unintentionally funny, he tries to do something different.
Who directed Die Ältern?
Die Ältern was directed by Sönke Wortmann.
Who stars in Die Ältern?
The principal cast of Die Ältern includes Sebastian Bezzel, Kya-Celina Barucki, Anna Schudt, Philip Müller, Enzo Brumm.
When was Die Ältern released and how long is it?
Die Ältern was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Ältern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Ältern was composed by Helmut Zerlett.
Is Die Ältern based on a book or true story?
Die Ältern is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jan Weiler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Ältern?
Die Ältern holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).