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Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)

★ 7.8Not Rated89 minDirector: Thomas Jahn

1997 German crime comedy film

Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a 1997 German crime tragicomedy film by Thomas Jahn, starring Til Schweiger, Moritz Bleibtreu, Jan Josef Liefers and Rutger Hauer. Its name derives from the Bob Dylan song which is also on the film's soundtrack. It was entered into the 20th Moscow International Film Festival where Schweiger won the Silver St. George for Best Actor.

The story revolves around two hospital patients with terminal diseases who befriend each other. Wishing to see the sea before it is too late for them, they steal a roadster and start their quest.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Knockin' on Heaven's Door about?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997) — Two young men, Martin Brest (Til Schweiger) and Rudi Wurlitzer (Jan Josef Liefers), 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, th
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.