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A Friend of Mine

Original title: Ein Freund von mir
  • 2006
  • 1h 24m
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6.8/10
4.4K
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A Friend of Mine (2006)
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An introverted insurance executive at a car rental service is annoyed by his hyperactive, garrulous coworker, but the two end up becoming friends.An introverted insurance executive at a car rental service is annoyed by his hyperactive, garrulous coworker, but the two end up becoming friends.An introverted insurance executive at a car rental service is annoyed by his hyperactive, garrulous coworker, but the two end up becoming friends.

  • Director
    • Sebastian Schipper
  • Writer
    • Sebastian Schipper
  • Stars
    • Daniel Brühl
    • Jürgen Vogel
    • Sabine Timoteo
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    4.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sebastian Schipper
    • Writer
      • Sebastian Schipper
    • Stars
      • Daniel Brühl
      • Jürgen Vogel
      • Sabine Timoteo
    • 12User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Daniel Brühl
    Daniel Brühl
    • Karl
    Jürgen Vogel
    Jürgen Vogel
    • Hans
    Sabine Timoteo
    Sabine Timoteo
    • Stelle
    Peter Kurth
    Peter Kurth
    • Fernandez
    Michael Wittenborn
    Michael Wittenborn
    • Naumann
    Oktay Özdemir
    • Theo
    Steffen Groth
    Steffen Groth
    • Frank
    Jan-Ole Gerster
    Jan-Ole Gerster
    • Cornelius
    • (as Jan Ole Gerster)
    Dietmar Knochelmann
    • Delivery boy
    Bernardus Manders
    • Geschäftsmann
    • (as Berry Manders)
    Jens Münchow
    Jens Münchow
    André Reissig
    • Discobesucher
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sebastian Schipper
    • Writer
      • Sebastian Schipper
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    • Trivia
      Daniel Brühl and Jürgen Vogel broke Will Smith's world record for most public appearances on the red carpet in 12 hours by attending the movie's premiere in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Cologne (22 October 2006).
    • Goofs
      When Karl and Hans drive the Porches they stop side by side. For a brief moment there is a refuge between the cars. When they drive off it has disappeared.
    • Quotes

      Geschäftsmann: [first words of the movie] Ladies and Gentlemen, we're now getting to the long awaited presentation of the "Archer", awarded each year for the most successful product. May I ask up to the stage: Karl Bornwald!

      [Applause]

      Karl: Thanks a lot.

    • Connections
      Featured in Willkommen Österreich: Die 24. Sendung: Jürgen Vogel & Christian Rainer (2008)

    User reviews12

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    7/10

    Fun German Film

    A FRIEND OF MINE is a wonderful little German film that feels both familiar and different at the same time. As an American viewer, it gave me the chance to see some regular German characters living their life. I don't speak German, but I can read the English subtitles. And in doing so I got a closer look at these Germans than I normally would have.

    I got to see just how alike we all are. They deal with the same things we deal with. Apart from that, the acting and directing are wonderful. There are some really great moments in this film. Recommend.
    • socrates4
    • May 13, 2019
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2006 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Languages
      • German
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Ein Freund von mir
    • Filming locations
      • Hamburg, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Film1
      • Telepool
      • X-Filme Creative Pool
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €2,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,613,754
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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