Amrum (2025): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Amrum is a 2025 drama directed by Fatih Akin, starring Jasper Billerbeck as Nanning, Lisa Hagmeister and Matthias Schweighöfer. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Fatih Akin
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German
- Studio
- Bombero International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Amrum About?
The premise of Amrum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set on the island of Amrum in Spring 1945, this story follows a resourceful 12-year-old boy named Nanning. As the war nears its end, he helps his mother by hunting seals, fishing, and working the land to provide for their family. Life on the windswept island is challenging but beautiful, offering a sense of idyllic peace. However, the arrival of peace uncovers a hidden danger—the enemy is closer than anyone realized, disrupting the fragile tranquility of their home.
Amrum Cast & Characters
Jasper Billerbeck leads the cast as Nanning, with Lisa Hagmeister as Ena and Matthias Schweighöfer as Theo. Directed by Fatih Akin; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Fatih Akin
- Jasper Billerbeck as Nanning
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Also Starring in Amrum
· 20 more- Diane Kruger Tessa Bendixen
- Hark Bohm Old Man
- Laura Tonke Hille Hagener
- Steffen Wink Wilhelm
- Max Hopp Dr. Mayn
- Marek Harloff Tewe
- Jan Georg Schütte Onno
- Lars Jessen Arjan
- Dirk Böhling Jens
- Rita Feldmeier Inge Bendixen
- Bernd Moss Dr. Schneider
- Siemen Rühaak Boy Kröger
- Thomas Perkins Soldat
- Kian Köppke Hermann
- Jorid Lukaczik Hedi Storm
- Tjard Nissen Macker
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- Tony Can Oskar
- Morten Bo Heine Richard Peters
- Jola Richter Mechthild
- Florentine Panizza
More from Fatih Akin
More films directed by Fatih Akin, best-rated first: The Edge of Heaven, Head-On, Soul Kitchen and In the Fade.
Amrum Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Amrum 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 81/100, strongest in art & craft (88) and weakest in story & flow (72).
Amrum Echo Score Breakdown
Amrum presents a modest yet emotionally resonant coming‑of‑age portrait set against a striking wartime landscape. Critics and viewers alike commend its visual poise and the natural performance of its young lead, while noting occasional narrative gaps and uneven character motivation. The film’s measured pacing and understated sound design sustain a lingering mood, though some find the story’s thematic questions underexplored. Overall, the work offers a thoughtful, if imperfect, meditation on innocence amid upheaval.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 88
In terms of art and craft, the film excels through its composed cinematography and carefully rendered production design. Critics highlight the picturesque island setting and delicate visual composition, while users describe the shots as stunning and dreamlike. The occasional criticism of overly lush compositions does not outweigh the prevailing praise for visual elegance, resulting in a strong overall artistic impression.
- Character & Emotion 84
When evaluating character and emotion, Amrum benefits from a natural, heartfelt lead performance that anchors the emotional core. Reviews consistently note believable acting across the cast, with particular acclaim for the young protagonist’s nuanced portrayal. Minor concerns arise regarding unclear motivations for secondary characters, but the dominant sentiment affirms a compelling emotional resonance.
- Story & Flow 72
Regarding story and flow, the film delivers a gentle, measured narrative that engages through its coming‑of‑age premise. Critics appreciate its simplicity and moral nuance, though some observe that it leaves certain thematic questions unanswered. User feedback mentions predictable moments and pacing that could be tighter, balancing the overall assessment toward a solid but not fully realized narrative structure.
- Sensory Experience 88
The sensory experience stands out, with reviewers praising the immersive soundscape and visual cohesion. Descriptions of dense mood, meaningful imagery, and evocative sound design recur across critiques. Both critics and audiences emphasize the film’s ability to create an atmospheric setting that complements the narrative, resulting in a high sensory rating.
- Rewatch Factor 75
Rewatch factor reflects a film that lingers in memory despite some narrative restraint. Viewers report lasting emotional impact and a desire to revisit its subtle moments, while noting that pacing and unresolved plot threads may temper repeat viewings. The consensus suggests a respectable replay value, anchored by the film’s atmospheric strength.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
5233 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
20159 ratings
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Amrum Plot Summary
What happens in Amrum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nanning Bohm, a twelve-year-old boy in a small village on Amrum in 1945, works the land and scavenges driftwood to help feed his family. He, his aunt Ena, and his two younger siblings have fled bombed-out Hamburg, while their mother—a staunch Nazi who is pregnant with his sister—stays with them in the fragile safety of the island. Their father, an SS-Obersturmbannführer, is away at war, leaving the family to cope with the thinning supplies and the tense atmosphere as the war nears its end. The village quietly tunes in to proscribed jazz on the radio, a small rebel sound against the heavy shadows of the regime around them.
Full summary
The whole story of Amrum, scene by scene
Amrum Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.
- Teaser Official Teaser
- Featurette 5 Questions With Karl-Walter Lindenlaub (Amrum)
How Well Do You Know Amrum?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the twelve-year-old protagonist?
Amrum Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “암룸” and “Une enfance allemande - Île d'Amrum”.
- Also known as
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- 암룸
- Une enfance allemande - Île d'Amrum
- 1945
- 消逝在浪裡的童年
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Amrum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Amrum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Amrum?
Amrum runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Amrum released?
Amrum was released on May 15, 2025.
Who directed Amrum?
Amrum was directed by Fatih Akin.
More films by Fatih Akin Who is in the cast of Amrum?
Amrum stars Jasper Billerbeck as Nanning, Lisa Hagmeister as Ena and Matthias Schweighöfer as Theo, among 24 credited actors.
How is Amrum rated?
Amrum has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Amrum have a post-credit scene?
No. Amrum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Amrum in?
The original language of Amrum is German.
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