Toni Erdmann (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Toni Erdmann is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Maren Ade, starring Sandra Hüller and Peter Simonischek. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes and earned $12 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 42m (162 min)
- Director
- Maren Ade
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Toni Erdmann About?
The premise of Toni Erdmann without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A quirky and heartwarming story unfolds when a father, a music teacher, attempts to reconnect with his distant, corporate daughter. His surprise visit disrupts her meticulously planned life, leading to a series of awkward and humorous encounters. To bridge the gap, he adopts an outrageous alter ego named Toni Erdmann, infiltrating her workplace and creating chaotic situations. Through these unconventional interactions, the film explores the complexities of their strained relationship and ultimately reveals the enduring power of family ties.
Toni Erdmann Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- father daughter relationship
- father daughter conflict
- ambitious woman
- estranged daughter
- female full frontal nudity
- deadpan humor
- practical joke
- business presentation
- bucharest romania
- sense of humor
- ambition
- awkward moment
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- awkward situation
- false teeth
- business consultant
- birthday party
- dentures
- businesswoman
- male full frontal nudity
- female pubic hair
- costume
- hiding in a closet
- oil industry
- sex with coworker
- disguised man
- pseudonym
- female frontal nudity
- disguise
- shopping mall
- birthday present
- handcuffs
- capitalism
- romania
- snorting cocaine
- team building
- german abroad
- female rear nudity
- culture clash
- male masturbation
- penis
- male pubic hair
- nudism
- miniskirt
- male frontal nudity
- throwing food at someone
- masturbation
- incognito
- long haired woman
- consultant
- thin woman
Toni Erdmann Cast
Sandra Hüller leads the cast, with Peter Simonischek. Directed by Maren Ade.
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Director Maren Ade
More from Maren Ade
More films directed by Maren Ade, best-rated first: Everyone Else, A Summer Without Gitti and The Forest for the Trees.
Toni Erdmann Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Toni Erdmann 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 93 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
944 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Toni Erdmann Plot Summary
What happens in Toni Erdmann from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Winfried Conradi, a quirky music teacher from Aachen with a knack for bizarre pranks and a variety of alter egos, finds himself grappling with the loss of his beloved dog. Seeking to reconnect with his busy daughter, Ines, who is engrossed in her career as a business consultant in Bucharest, Romania, he takes a spontaneous trip to the city. Ines is buried under work as she tackles an outsourcing project in the oil industry, leaving little room for family connections.
Full summary
The whole story of Toni Erdmann, scene by scene
Toni Erdmann Box Office
Toni Erdmann grossed $12 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $10.5 million (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $10.5M
Toni Erdmann Awards & Nominations
Toni Erdmann won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2017, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win6 nominations6 ceremonies
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Gaudí Awards 2018 1 nomination- Nominated Best European Film
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Spirit Awards 2017 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best International Film
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BAFTA 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Golden Globes 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Oscars 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
Toni Erdmann Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Official UK Trailer
- Clip Clip: Are You Insane?
- Featurette 'Toni Erdmann' Press Conference | NYFF54
- Featurette The New Canon: Toni Erdmann
How Well Do You Know Toni Erdmann?
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 Winfried's profession?
Cars in Toni Erdmann
34 cars on screen, including the 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport and the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211.
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2008 Dacia Logan Minor role
Toni Erdmann Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Тони Эрдманн” and “Min pappa Toni Erdmann”.
- Also known as
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- Тони Эрдманн
- Min pappa Toni Erdmann
- 토니 에드만
- As Faces De Toni Erdmann
- Τόνι Έρντμαν
- 托尼·厄德曼
- 顛父人生
- Min far Toni Erdmann
- Vi presento Toni Erdmann
- Тоні Ердманн
- Тони Ердман
- טוני ארדמן
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- Isäni Toni Erdmann
- 爸不得妳快樂
- Tonijs Erdmanis
- ありがとう、トニ・エルドマン
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Toni Erdmann FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Toni Erdmann, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Toni Erdmann?
Toni Erdmann runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
When was Toni Erdmann released?
Toni Erdmann was released on December 25, 2016.
Who directed Toni Erdmann?
Toni Erdmann was directed by Maren Ade.
More films by Maren Ade Who is in the cast of Toni Erdmann?
Toni Erdmann stars Sandra Hüller and Peter Simonischek.
How much did Toni Erdmann make at the box office?
Toni Erdmann grossed $12 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $10.5 million international).
How is Toni Erdmann rated?
Toni Erdmann has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did Toni Erdmann win?
Toni Erdmann won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2017.
Does Toni Erdmann have a post-credit scene?
No. Toni Erdmann has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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