Toni Erdmann

Author

Maren Ade

Call Number

• DVD FOREIGN (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Languages

In German, with English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English audio description track.

Performers

Peter Simonischek, Sandra Hüller, Michael Wittenborn, Thomas Loibl, Trystan Pütter.

Publication Information

Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2017]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 163 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; strong sexual content, graphic nudity, language and brief drug use.

Summary

Winfried rarely sees Ines since she left for a high-powered corporate job. So when he drops by to visit, the two quickly find themselves at odds as his quirky antics clash with her slick lifestyle. Determined to be part of her world, Winfried reappears as alter ego "Toni Erdmann," an outrageous life coach who turns his daughters career plans upside-down. In the course of all the madness, the two discover that maybe they have more in common than they imagine.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2016.

Special features: Commentary with Sandra Hüller, Peter Simonischek and Janine Jackowski ; Toni Erdmann at AFI Fest - red carpet and Q&A.