Der Junge muss an die frische Luft

There is nothing I can add to the rest of the reviews except that if it is watched by somebody who don't know this comediant, like me, there is not much explanation, maybe some footage of him to explain who he became afterwards, so some people need to understand the meaning of the film reading the summary. It's a pity.

This film about the childhood of germanys most famous comedian went deep under my skin. Not only for fans of Hape Kerkeling this is a true loveletter to individuality and crazyness. The local dialect and peculiarities of the "Ruhrgebiet area" are on point and reminded me of my own childhood. Also: strong female roles and great acting. Treat yourself!

It's as surprising as it is amazing to feel like a movie has actually been built around a real life. The kid is just amazing in the role, absolutely 100% believable and at points you just forget that you're watching a film.

There's really not much more to say here. Watch the movie. It doesn't get a much better than this.

It's more then a well known German comedian biography. It's a movie who reminds us how beautiful it is to be surrounded by family.The support and emotions to eachother in laughter and in difficult times like when you lose someone in your family. A movie which reminds us what it means to grow up with a family who is there for you and doesn't treat you like a child but like a person who can raise his voice and show his feelings without having fear . Please watch this movie. I hope that it will be able to watch all non-german speakers aswell.

I admit it, I hate German cinema. Either the plot revolves around some marketing persons in their swanky villas or nobles in their castles. German cinema strives to be far removed from reality. This film is such a beautiful and also sad exception to this rule. It is so funny and sad at the same time. Fantastic actors down to the smallest role, especially little Hape (Julius Weckauf). I am really happy that there is also a German film worth seeing. A great work.