Winter Sleepers (2000): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Winter Sleepers is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Tom Tykwer, starring Ulrich Matthes, Heino Ferch and Laura Tonke. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Original language
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German - Studio
- WinStar Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Winter Sleepers About?
The premise of Winter Sleepers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Theo, a farmer, finds his quiet existence shattered when he's drawn into a dangerous situation. Accompanied by his horse, he embarks on a journey that unexpectedly reveals hidden truths and triggers a series of events with devastating consequences for everyone involved. The once-ordinary farmer must confront the escalating threat and navigate a web of secrets to protect what he values most.
Winter Sleepers Cast
Ulrich Matthes leads the cast, with Heino Ferch and Laura Tonke. Directed by Tom Tykwer; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Tom Tykwer
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Winter Sleepers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Winter Sleepers 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
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Winter Sleepers Plot Summary
What happens in Winter Sleepers 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
The film unfolds in the picturesque, snow-covered alpine resort of Berchtesgaden in Bavaria. Set shortly after the festivities of Christmas, it introduces us to five individuals whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways.
Laura, a dedicated surgical nurse, shares a house with Rebecca, a translator who has no choice but to live in the home Laura inherited. Their lives intersect with René, a cinema projectionist struggling with short-term memory due to a past head injury, and Marco, Rebecca’s skiing instructor boyfriend, who drives a flashy Alfa Romeo. Meanwhile, Theo, a middle-aged farmer living on a struggling farm with his wife Edith, along with their daughter and two sons, becomes a pivotal character in this tangled narrative.
Full summary
The whole story of Winter Sleepers, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Winter Sleepers?
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Winter Sleepers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Winter Sleepers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Winter Sleepers?
Winter Sleepers runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Winter Sleepers released?
Winter Sleepers was released on March 22, 2000.
Who directed Winter Sleepers?
Winter Sleepers was directed by Tom Tykwer.
More films by Tom Tykwer Who is in the cast of Winter Sleepers?
Winter Sleepers stars Ulrich Matthes, Heino Ferch and Laura Tonke, among 6 credited actors.
How is Winter Sleepers rated?
Winter Sleepers has 68 on Metacritic.
Does Winter Sleepers have a post-credit scene?
No. Winter Sleepers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Winter Sleepers in?
The original language of Winter Sleepers is German.
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