Am Ruder
Synopsis
Michael Schröder is the owner of a fitness studio that is not running. His marriage to the aristocratic and wealthy lawyer Elisabeth also only exists on paper. She lives out her love affair with lover Cornelius openly, but a divorce is unthinkable for Elisabeth for reasons of reputation. Because Michael is up to his neck financially, she gets him a loan. When he arrives at the bank, he is taken hostage during a robbery. The masked bank robber turns out to be a female bank robber. Nina seems aggressive, tired of life and unpredictable. The grueling wait for ransom money and a getaway car eventually turns hostage and hostage-taker into a fated couple. Michael even knows who they can demand more money from. But then everything gets out of hand.
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Wotan Wilke Möhring
Michael
Julia Koschitz
Nina
Godehard Giese
Cornelius
Dirk Borchardt
Jens Goede
Simon Licht
Enrico Brunnemeyer
Inga Birkenfeld
Elisabeth Schröder von Hagen
Thelma Buabeng
Marlin Duve
Rainer Piwek
Timo Hartmann
Hubertus Hartmann
Martin Glasner
Gonca de Haas
Frau Gülcan
Sebastian Achilles
Scharfschütze 1
Johann Fohl
Scharfschütze 2
Roman Kanonik
Inkassomann 1
Nils Schulz
Kalli
Stefanie Wermeling
Babsi
Roland Wolf
Polizist 1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephan Wagner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jakob Arjouni
- Original Score
- Ali N. Askin
- Original Title
- Am Ruder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephan Wagner
Jakob Arjouni
Ali N. Askin
Susanne Ocklitz
Stephan Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Stephan Wagner
Director
Petra Kilian
Costume Design
Stephan Wagner
Producer
Susanne Ocklitz
Editor
Annette Lofy
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Am Ruder
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What is Am Ruder about?
Michael Schröder is the owner of a fitness studio that is not running. His marriage to the aristocratic and wealthy lawyer Elisabeth also only exists on paper. She lives out her love affair with lover Cornelius openly, but a divorce is unthinkable for Elisabeth for reasons of reputation. Because Michael is up to his neck financially, she gets him a loan. When he arrives at the bank, he is taken hostage during a robbery. The masked bank robber turns out to be a female bank robber. Nina seems aggressive, tired of life and unpredictable. The grueling wait for ransom money and a getaway car eventually turns hostage and hostage-taker into a fated couple. Michael even knows who they can demand more money from. But then everything gets out of hand.
Who directed Am Ruder?
Am Ruder was directed by Stephan Wagner.
Who stars in Am Ruder?
The principal cast of Am Ruder includes Wotan Wilke Möhring, Julia Koschitz, Godehard Giese, Dirk Borchardt, Simon Licht.
When was Am Ruder released and how long is it?
Am Ruder was released in 2017 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Am Ruder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Am Ruder was composed by Ali N. Askin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Am Ruder?
Am Ruder holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).