COMEDY . 2018 . 1h 35m . 5.9/10

A Jar Full of Life_

Marleen is in her early 20s, works in a movie theater, still lives at home and is somehow aimless. Her parents torment her with questions about her future and her brother is a high-flyer who has already traveled halfway around the world. When a tragic accident plunges her into sheer endless grief, Marleen just wants to get away. Equipped with the bare essentials, she sets off on a journey into the unknown.

Starring Jella Haase, Matthias Schweighöfer, Marc Benjamin
5.9/10
Rating
1h 35m
Runtime
2018
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Marleen is in her early 20s, works in a movie theater, still lives at home and is somehow aimless. Her parents torment her with questions about her future and her brother is a high-flyer who has already traveled halfway around the world. When a tragic accident plunges her into sheer endless grief, Marleen just wants to get away. Equipped with the bare essentials, she sets off on a journey into the unknown.

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Cast
Jella Haase stars as Marleen Ruge in A Jar Full of Life.
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Year context
A Jar Full of Life was released 8 years ago in 2018.
Overview
Marleen is in her early 20s, works in a movie theater, still lives at home and is somehow aimless. Her parents torment her with questions about her future an...
A Jar Full of Life is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

BOX OFFICE

$1.6M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (51 votes)
Budget
$1,620,326

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Jar Full of Life about?
Marleen is in her early 20s, works in a movie theater, still lives at home and is somehow aimless. Her parents torment her with questions about her future and her brother is a high-flyer who has already traveled halfway around the world. When a tragic accident plunges her into sheer endless grief, Marleen just wants to get away. Equipped with the bare essentials, she sets off on a journey into the unknown.
How long is A Jar Full of Life?
A Jar Full of Life has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in A Jar Full of Life?
The cast of A Jar Full of Life includes Jella Haase, Matthias Schweighöfer, Marc Benjamin, Uwe Ochsenknecht, Juliane Köhler.
What is the rating of A Jar Full of Life?
A Jar Full of Life has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 51 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Drama
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