Kein Pardon

Kein Pardon

Directed by Hape Kerkeling

Produced by Rialto Film, ARD

199397 min6.9 / 10

A lighthearted comedy about a shy dreamer's unlikely rise in television, driven by chance encounters and the clash between idealism and cynicism in show business.

Since childhood Peter Schlönzke dreams of a career as a TV presenter. His great role model is Heinz Wäscher, who is always looking for talented young entertainers for his popular show. Peters mother announces her shy boy for an audition, which, although mercilessly goes wrong, but brings him a job as a cable helper. He meets the popular entertainer from the unlikely side: as a bus scrapper who despises his audience. When Peter stumbles into the limelight by chance, he has a unique chance - as successor to scrubber.

Questions people ask

  • Is Kein Pardon violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Kein Pardon easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Kein Pardon scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Kein Pardon end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Kein Pardon sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity8

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Kein Pardon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Kein Pardon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Kein Pardon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Kein Pardon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Kein Pardon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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