(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
Synopsis
Hundreds of years after humans have settled on Mars, Regulator Rogul and Lord Jens Maul lead a force of Martians to Earth in order to conquer the planet. Queen Metaphor looks to the gay heroes aboard the Dreamship Surprise – Captain Kork, Mr. Spuck, and first engineer Schrotty – for help.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Traumschiff Surprise Trailer English Subtitles
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Michael Herbig
Brigitte Spuck / Winnetouch / H2O2 / Abahachi
Rick Kavanian
Jens Maul / Schrotty / Pulle / Cleaner / Santa Maria-Announcer
Christian Tramitz
Captain Kork
Anja Kling
Queen Metapha
Til Schweiger
Rock Fertig Aus
Sky du Mont
William the Last / Santa Maria
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Regulator Rogul
Hans Peter Hallwachs
Konsul Kanon
Reiner Schöne
Senator Bean
Christoph Maria Herbst
William's Adviser
Siegfried Terpoorten
Jim
Tim Wilde
John
Herman van Ulzen
Senator Davis
Gerd Rigauer
Senator Terry
Heidrun Bartholomäus
Senatorin Lea
Sirone Jones
Senator Eric
Anton Figl
Popowitsch
Maverick Quek
Mr. Nasi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 29, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.04x
+$66.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Herbig
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Herbig, Alfons Biedermann, Rick Kavanian
- Original Score
- Ralf Wengenmayr
- Original Title
- (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $9.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76.3M
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, herbX film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Herbig
Michael Herbig, Alfons Biedermann, Rick Kavanian
Ralf Wengenmayr
Stephan Schuh
Alexander Dittner
Michael Waldleitner, Michael Herbig
Department Leadership Roster
Anke Winckler
Costume Design
Claus Kottmann
Production Design
Mac Steinmeier
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Zauner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Herbig
Director
Ralf Wengenmayr
Original Music Composer
Michael Herbig
Producer
Stephan Schuh
Director of Photography
Alexander Dittner
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1.
LGBTQ+
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Watched Movies
Watched Movies
Watched 👀
all movies and series i watched at least once
Time Travel
list0
Michael Herbig Portfolio - Movies
Curated master portfolio of movies starring Michael Herbig Portfolio - Movies. Updated frequently. Last updated September 26, 2026.
Similar Titles to (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
7.1
5.3
6.7
3.5
4.7
6.8
6.0
6.1
7.6
5.9
6.4
5.9
6.0
5.5
4.8
5.4
5.3
More Like (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 about?
Hundreds of years after humans have settled on Mars, Regulator Rogul and Lord Jens Maul lead a force of Martians to Earth in order to conquer the planet. Queen Metaphor looks to the gay heroes aboard the Dreamship Surprise – Captain Kork, Mr. Spuck, and first engineer Schrotty – for help.
Who directed (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1?
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 was directed by Michael Herbig.
Who stars in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1?
The principal cast of (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 includes Michael Herbig, Rick Kavanian, Christian Tramitz, Anja Kling, Til Schweiger.
When was (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 released and how long is it?
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1?
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 had a reported production budget of $9.5M and grossed $76.3M at the worldwide box office (8.04 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 was composed by Ralf Wengenmayr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1?
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).