Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997) movie poster

Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)

ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 93%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 92% (RT: 92%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Thomas Jahn
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
Germany
Language
German
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (571 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Cast
Til Schweiger as Martin Brest
Jan Josef Liefers as Rudi Wurlitzer
Huub Stapel as Frankie 'Boy' Beluga
Leonard Lansink as Schneider
Ralph Herforth as Waiter
Cornelia Froboess as Martin's Mother
Yes. 93% of real audiences liked it based on 571 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 92%.
Overview
Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Knockin' on Heaven's Door, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1997 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a 1997 comedy, crime, action film directed by Thomas Jahn. Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea.

Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box. The film has been rated by 571 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Knockin' on Heaven's Door delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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