What to Do in Case of Fire (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
What to Do in Case of Fire is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Gregor Schnitzler, starring Til Schweiger, Nadja Uhl and Martin Feifel. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Gregor Schnitzler
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is What to Do in Case of Fire About?
The premise of What to Do in Case of Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of former radicals in Berlin are brought back together for a risky mission: stealing damaging video evidence from the authorities. As they attempt the heist, they grapple with their shared history, current personal challenges, and the repercussions of their past actions. The experience forces them to examine their revolutionary ideals and consider whether to embrace a renewed sense of purpose or move forward with their lives.
What to Do in Case of Fire Cast
Til Schweiger leads the cast, with Nadja Uhl and Martin Feifel. Directed by Gregor Schnitzler; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gregor Schnitzler
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What to Do in Case of Fire Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave What to Do in Case of Fire 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 3.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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What to Do in Case of Fire Plot Summary
What happens in What to Do in Case of Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1987, a group of passionate rebels united by a relentless quest for transformation gathered in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district. Within the dilapidated walls of an abandoned building, they crafted plans to challenge the established order through provocative propaganda films. One particular production demonstrated how to create a homemade bomb using easily accessible materials—an act that would resonate through time. This device was concealed in a vacant villa in Grunewald but, due to a timer malfunction, the explosive remained inactive for 12 long years.
Full summary
The whole story of What to Do in Case of Fire, scene by scene
What to Do in Case of Fire Box Office
What to Do in Case of Fire grossed $2 million worldwide. $33,545 came from the US and Canada and $2 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $33.5K
- International
- $2M
What to Do in Case of Fire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of What to Do in Case of Fire.
How Well Do You Know What to Do in Case of Fire?
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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In what year did the characters originally create their propaganda films?
What to Do in Case of Fire Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Revolution 6” and “Cosa fare in caso di incendio?”.
- Also known as
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- Revolution 6
- Cosa fare in caso di incendio?
- O Que Fazer em Caso de Incêndio
- Qué hacer en caso de incendio
- Что делать в случае пожара?
- Anarchisci
- Šta raditi u slučaju vatre
- Tűz esetén
- Retour de flammes
- Vad gör man när det brinner?
- O Que Fazer em Caso de Incêndio?
- Zúčtování s minulostí
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- ¿Qué hacer en caso de incendio?
- 着火了怎么办
- Yangın Var
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What to Do in Case of Fire FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of What to Do in Case of Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is What to Do in Case of Fire?
What to Do in Case of Fire runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was What to Do in Case of Fire released?
What to Do in Case of Fire was released on July 19, 2002.
Who directed What to Do in Case of Fire?
What to Do in Case of Fire was directed by Gregor Schnitzler.
More films by Gregor Schnitzler Who is in the cast of What to Do in Case of Fire?
What to Do in Case of Fire stars Til Schweiger, Nadja Uhl and Martin Feifel, among 7 credited actors.
How much did What to Do in Case of Fire make at the box office?
What to Do in Case of Fire grossed $2 million worldwide ($33,545 domestic, $2 million international).
How is What to Do in Case of Fire rated?
What to Do in Case of Fire has 47 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does What to Do in Case of Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. What to Do in Case of Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is What to Do in Case of Fire in?
The original language of What to Do in Case of Fire is German.
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