Harry and Harriet
Eine Frau namens Harry
Synopsis
A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life and adopt the name “Harry,” her transformation unsettles family, friends, and lovers who can’t quite keep up. Blurring gender identity, midlife crisis, and dark humour, the film plays like a bittersweet character study — deadpan, gently absurd, and tinged with melancholy.
Top Cast
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Thomas Gottschalk
Harry
Mandy Perryment
Harriet
Fiona Fullerton
Catherine
Heinz Hoenig
Michael
Heinz Marecek
Peter Graf
Julia Kent
Jenny
Charles Gray
Satan
Jochen Busse
Urologist
Eddi Arent
Psychiatrist
Linda Joy
Lorelei Schneider
Stephanie Beacham
Christine Petersen
Maria Perschy
Ruth Olsen
Käte Jaenicke
Lady at Taxi Stand
Eckhard Preuß
2nd Taxi Driver
Otto Retzer
Butler
Daniel Friedrich
Bernard
Petra Wagner
Therapist
Barbara vom Baur
Maggie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Frankel
- Screenplay & Story
- Vivian Naefe, Frank Lenart
- Original Title
- Eine Frau namens Harry
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- K.S. Film, Roxy Film, Monaco Film, Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Frankel
Vivian Naefe, Frank Lenart
Heinz Hölscher
Ute Albrecht
Karl Spiehs
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Frankel
Director
Vivian Naefe
Writer
Frank Lenart
Writer
Karl Spiehs
Producer
Heinz Hölscher
Director of Photography
Ute Albrecht
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry and Harriet
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What is Harry and Harriet about?
A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life and adopt the name “Harry,” her transformation unsettles family, friends, and lovers who can’t quite keep up. Blurring gender identity, midlife crisis, and dark humour, the film plays like a bittersweet character study — deadpan, gently absurd, and tinged with melancholy.
Who directed Harry and Harriet?
Harry and Harriet was directed by Cyril Frankel.
Who stars in Harry and Harriet?
The principal cast of Harry and Harriet includes Thomas Gottschalk, Mandy Perryment, Fiona Fullerton, Heinz Hoenig, Heinz Marecek.
When was Harry and Harriet released and how long is it?
Harry and Harriet was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry and Harriet?
Harry and Harriet holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).