The Edukators (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Edukators is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Hans Weingartner, starring Julia Jentsch, Stipe Erceg and Daniel Brühl. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $8.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Hans Weingartner
- Original language
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German - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Edukators About?
The premise of The Edukators without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by revolutionary ideals, Peter and Jan carry out raids on the wealthy, distributing their resources without theft. Peter's life becomes intertwined with Jule, who asks for their assistance in confronting a ruthless businessman. As they delve deeper into their actions, the trio find themselves facing unexpected and serious repercussions, forcing them to question their methods and the impact they have on those around them.
The Edukators Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- activist
- anarchism
- revolution
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- female topless nudity
- 360 degree well camera shot
- year 2004
- germany
- europe
- couch
- throwing something into a swimming pool
- home invasion
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- volkswagen motor vehicle
- businessman
- trio
- love
- euro
- friend
- revolutionary
- kidnapping
- debt
- villa
- love triangle
- best friend
- money
- rich man
- morale
- propaganda
- political propaganda
- capitalist
- male male embrace
- free love
- business executive
- columbia berlin
- bum
- hobo
- alarm system
- capitalist dictatorship
- maid
- groceries
- stream
- putting up posters
- poster
- oxygen concentrator
- barcelona spain
- iberia airlines
- skeleton key
- finkenbach germany
- lost phone
- idealism
The Edukators Cast
Julia Jentsch leads the cast, with Stipe Erceg and Daniel Brühl. Directed by Hans Weingartner; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hans Weingartner
More from Hans Weingartner
More films directed by Hans Weingartner: 303, Hut in the Woods and The White Sound.
The Edukators Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Edukators 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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The Edukators Plot Summary
What happens in The Edukators 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
Set in 2004, the story follows three passionate young anti-capitalist activists navigating the heart of Berlin: Jule (Julia Jentsch), her boyfriend Peter (Stipe Erceg), and his close friend Jan (Daniel Brühl). Jule, a dedicated waitress, is engulfed in a €100,000 debt stemming from an accident a year prior where she accidentally collided with a luxurious Mercedes-Benz S-Class owned by the affluent businessman Hardenberg (Burghart Klaußner). Following her eviction due to unpaid rent, she seeks shelter with Peter and Jan, who seem to be always out and about.
Full summary
The whole story of The Edukators, scene by scene
The Edukators Box Office
The Edukators grossed $8.2 million worldwide. $175,493 came from the US and Canada and $8 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.2M
- US & Canada
- $175.5K
- International
- $8M
The Edukators Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Edukators.
How Well Do You Know The Edukators?
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
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What is Jule burdened with due to a car crash?
The Edukators Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Los edukadores” and “Obcanská výchova”.
- Also known as
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- Los edukadores
- Obcanská výchova
- Kylläisyyden päiväsi ovat luetut!
- Oi meres tis afthonias sas einai metrimenes
- Edukatorzy
- Os Edukadores
- Edukatori
- De feta åren är förbi
- Egitmenler
- Občanská výchova
- Eğitmenler
- המחנכים
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- Воспитатели
- 에쥬케이터
- Вихователі
- 替天行道三人行
- Отминали години, აღმზრდელები
- 替天行盜
- Auklėtojai
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Movies Like The Edukators
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Educating Julie, Coeds and The Elementary School.
The Edukators FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Edukators, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Edukators?
The Edukators runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Edukators released?
The Edukators was released on July 22, 2005.
Who directed The Edukators?
The Edukators was directed by Hans Weingartner.
More films by Hans Weingartner Who is in the cast of The Edukators?
The Edukators stars Julia Jentsch, Stipe Erceg and Daniel Brühl, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Edukators make at the box office?
The Edukators grossed $8.2 million worldwide ($175,493 domestic, $8 million international).
How is The Edukators rated?
The Edukators has 68 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does The Edukators have a post-credit scene?
No. The Edukators has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Edukators in?
The original language of The Edukators is German.
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