Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 91% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? end with hope?

Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

Name: Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?
Genre: Drama
Released: 1970
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Kurt Raab, Lilith Ungerer, Lilo Pempeit, Franz Maron, Hanna Schygulla

Directed by Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Produced by Antiteater-Produktion, Maran Film

197084 min7.4 / 10

A methodical, psychologically probing portrait of an ordinary man's quiet unraveling under the weight of social expectation, marital pressure, and professional stagnation.

Technical draftsman Herr R. is a dependable guy. He gets along with his colleagues although his boss wants him to go beyond technical cleanliness to problem solving. He's a dutiful husband; his wife's a social climber and pressures him to seek a promotion, but they also share sweet moments. He's a caring father, helping his son with homework. His parents visit; his mother criticizes his wife. Old schoolmates drop by, as do neighbours. Some comment on his wife's expensive tastes. His promotion may be a long shot, especially after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr R. run amok?

Clusters

Morally Ambiguous Crime Dramas Betrayal, Downfall, Survival Loyalty Under Pressure Lighthearted And Uplifting Tone Getting Fired And Promoted

Genres

Drama

Keywords

Work Unexpected Happiness Married Couple Attempted Murder Success Marriage Problems Colleague

Questions people ask

Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? 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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