
The Consequence
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Produced by WDR, Solaris Film
A tender but embattled romance between two men navigating societal hostility and the weight of their forbidden love in a repressive era.
Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls for Martin, one of the prison inmates. After Martin is released, they try to build a relationship and a life together but, no one will leave them alone.
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Questions people ask
Is The Consequence sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Consequence scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Consequence violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does The Consequence end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.
Is The Consequence easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Consequence
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Consequence
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Consequence, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Consequence, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Consequence, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































