As Green As It Gets
Grüner wird's nicht, sagte der Gärtner und flog davon
“A grumpy and unfulfilled gardener regains curiosity, peace, and a life worth living for when he embarks on an unexpected journey in his small plane.”
Synopsis
Georg "Schorsch" Kempter is a gardener in a small Bavarian town, working day-in, day-out in his nursery, which is facing bankruptcy. He doesn't like to talk much. He never has. His marriage has long lost all its magic and on top of that, he has trouble to connect with his daughter. Only when he is flying in his own rickety biplane, Schorsch feels truly free. When the owner of the local golf course tries to cheat Schorsch for his money, claiming the shade of green of the grass Schorsch has planted on the golf course is not right, insolvency seems unavoidable. So just when his airplane is about to be impounded, Schorsch grabs the control stick and flies away in an attempt to save his plane and himself. He embarks onto a journey into the unknown, to places he has never seen before, full of odd and special encounters - and with every take-off and every landing, this tough man's heart slowly warms up to what you might call an idea of happiness.
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Elmar Wepper
Schorsch Kempter
Emma Bading
Philomena
Monika Baumgartner
Monika Kempter
Dagmar Manzel
Hannah
Ulrich Tukur
Richard von Zeydlitz
Sunnyi Melles
Evelyn von Zeydlitz
Karolina Horster
Miriam Kempter
Gudrun Ritter
Ellen von Zeydlitz
Bernd Stegemann
Dr. Starcke
Michael Hanemann
Hans
Tilman Pörzgen
Timo
Gilbert von Sohlern
Fimpel
Tatja Seibt
Katja
Mathias Herrmann
Käufer
Anna Böger
Nils Hohenhövel
Jockel Tschiersch
Heinz Lieven
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florian Gallenberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Gernot Gricksch, Jockel Tschiersch, Florian Gallenberger
- Original Score
- Enis Rotthoff
- Original Title
- Grüner wird's nicht, sagte der Gärtner und flog davon
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Majestic Film, WS Filmproduktion, ARD Degeto, new!move films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florian Gallenberger
Gernot Gricksch, Jockel Tschiersch, Florian Gallenberger
Enis Rotthoff
Daniela Knapp
Sven Budelmann
Luca Verhoeven, Christian Hofer, Benjamin Herrmann
Department Leadership Roster
Gernot Gricksch
Writer
Daniela Knapp
Director of Photography
Sven Budelmann
Editor
Florian Gallenberger
Director
Luca Verhoeven
Producer
Christian Hofer
Producer
Benjamin Herrmann
Producer
Florian Gallenberger
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About As Green As It Gets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is As Green As It Gets about?
Georg "Schorsch" Kempter is a gardener in a small Bavarian town, working day-in, day-out in his nursery, which is facing bankruptcy. He doesn't like to talk much. He never has. His marriage has long lost all its magic and on top of that, he has trouble to connect with his daughter. Only when he is flying in his own rickety biplane, Schorsch feels truly free. When the owner of the local golf course tries to cheat Schorsch for his money, claiming the shade of green of the grass Schorsch has planted on the golf course is not right, insolvency seems unavoidable. So just when his airplane is about to be impounded, Schorsch grabs the control stick and flies away in an attempt to save his plane and himself. He embarks onto a journey into the unknown, to places he has never seen before, full of odd and special encounters - and with every take-off and every landing, this tough man's heart slowly warms up to what you might call an idea of happiness.
Who directed As Green As It Gets?
As Green As It Gets was directed by Florian Gallenberger.
Who stars in As Green As It Gets?
The principal cast of As Green As It Gets includes Elmar Wepper, Emma Bading, Monika Baumgartner, Dagmar Manzel, Ulrich Tukur.
When was As Green As It Gets released and how long is it?
As Green As It Gets was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for As Green As It Gets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As Green As It Gets was composed by Enis Rotthoff.
Is As Green As It Gets based on a book or true story?
As Green As It Gets is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jockel Tschiersch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for As Green As It Gets?
As Green As It Gets holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).