Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Comedy

Superegos (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Superegos (2014) movie poster

Superegos is a 2014 comedy directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, starring Georg Friedrich as Nick Gutlicht, André Wilms and Susanne Wolff. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $346,215 worldwide.

Loading streaming availability…
Superegos (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
Studio
ARD
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Superegos About?

The premise of Superegos without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Nick Gutlicht illegally sells valuable books and is hiding from those he owes money to. He unexpectedly finds himself working as a caretaker for the renowned, elderly philosopher Curt Ledig, who stubbornly refuses to move in with his daughter. As Curt prepares a presentation for a symposium that few believe he can complete, Nick sees an opportunity to exploit the philosopher's extensive library to resolve his financial troubles. This unusual partnership evolves into an absurd situation as Curt studies Nick and subjects him to peculiar therapy.

Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Superegos Cast & Characters

Georg Friedrich leads the cast as Nick Gutlicht, with André Wilms as Curt Ledig and Susanne Wolff as Norah. Directed by Benjamin Heisenberg; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Superegos

· 21 more
Show all 25 cast members
From the director

More from Benjamin Heisenberg

More films directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, best-rated first: The Robber, Der Prank - April, April! and The Robber.

Full filmography
Plot

Superegos Plot Summary

What happens in Superegos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nick Gutlicht, Georg Friedrich, is a petty thief who makes his living by dealing in stolen property, notably the illegal resale of valuable books. He also owes money to a rival criminal gang and must keep his whereabouts hidden. By a twist of fate, he ends up at the lavish lakefront home of Curt Ledig, André Wilms, an elderly former Nazi philosopher who now lives in relative isolation at Ammerssee. Despite his recurring amnesia and a peculiar fear of kitchens, Ledig refuses to move in with his worried daughter, setting the stage for an unlikely arrangement.

Full summary

The whole story of Superegos, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Superegos Box Office

Superegos grossed $346,215 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$346.2K

International
$346.2K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Superegos?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

How does Nick Gutlicht make his living?

Details

Superegos Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Super ego” and “超你超我”.

Also known as
  • Super ego
  • 超你超我

Seen Superegos?

FAQ

Superegos FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Superegos, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Superegos?

Superegos runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Superegos released?

Superegos was released on February 9, 2014.

Who directed Superegos?

Superegos was directed by Benjamin Heisenberg.

More films by Benjamin Heisenberg

Who is in the cast of Superegos?

Superegos stars Georg Friedrich as Nick Gutlicht, André Wilms as Curt Ledig and Susanne Wolff as Norah, among 25 credited actors.

How much did Superegos make at the box office?

Superegos grossed $346,215 worldwide.

Does Superegos have a post-credit scene?

No. Superegos has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Superegos in?

The original language of Superegos is German.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app