Being Jérôme Boateng
Series Overview
“Being Jérôme Boateng” tells the story of a soccer world champion between triumph and downfall. From the soccer field to the 2014 World Cup title, from celebrated symbol of integration to convicted perpetrator of intentional bodily harm against his ex-partner. The documentary series looks behind the façade of professional soccer—a system that produces heroes but neglects people. It also addresses the question of how a soccer player is stylized into a role model by the media and society and burdened with excessive expectations. Boateng's story is thus also one of false projections that encourages us to reflect on our treatment of and longing for sports idols: What do we want to see in them? Do soccer players have to be heroes?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
45 min per episode
2025 – 2025
Premiered: Fri, Nov 21, 2025
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jérôme Boateng
Self
Lukas Podolski
Self
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Self
Cathy Hummels
Self
Horst Hrubesch
Self
Thomas Helmer
Self
Cacau
Self
Marcel Reif
Self
Katja Kraus
Self
Christian Falk
Self
Änis Ben-Hatira
Self
Alexander Stevens
Self
Jacqueline Belle
Self
Susanne Klehn
Self
Michael Horeni
Self
Gabriela Keller
Self
Stefan Hermanns
Self
Daniel Müksch
Self
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Schwerdtner, Anna Grün, Annette Baumeister
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Ulrike Schwerdtner
Director
Anna Grün
Director
Annette Baumeister
Director
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What is Being Jérôme Boateng about?
“Being Jérôme Boateng” tells the story of a soccer world champion between triumph and downfall. From the soccer field to the 2014 World Cup title, from celebrated symbol of integration to convicted perpetrator of intentional bodily harm against his ex-partner. The documentary series looks behind the façade of professional soccer—a system that produces heroes but neglects people. It also addresses the question of how a soccer player is stylized into a role model by the media and society and burdened with excessive expectations. Boateng's story is thus also one of false projections that encourages us to reflect on our treatment of and longing for sports idols: What do we want to see in them? Do soccer players have to be heroes?
How many seasons does Being Jérôme Boateng have?
Being Jérôme Boateng comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Being Jérôme Boateng?
Key cast members in Being Jérôme Boateng include Jérôme Boateng, Lukas Podolski, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Cathy Hummels, Horst Hrubesch.
Who created or directed Being Jérôme Boateng?
Being Jérôme Boateng was developed and directed by Ulrike Schwerdtner, Anna Grün, Annette Baumeister.