Harry and Harriet_
A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life and adopt the name “Harry,” her transformation unsettles family, friends, and lovers who can’t quite keep up. Blurring gender identity, midlife crisis, and dark humour, the film plays like a bittersweet character study — deadpan, gently absurd, and tinged with melancholy.
Starring
Thomas Gottschalk, Mandy Perryment, Fiona Fullerton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Harry and Harriet was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life a...
Harry and Harriet is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Thomas Gottschalk
Harry
MP
Mandy Perryment
Harriet
Fiona Fullerton
Catherine
Heinz Hoenig
Michael
Heinz Marecek
Peter Graf
Julia Kent
Jenny
Charles Gray
Satan
Jochen Busse
Urologist
Eddi Arent
Psychiatrist
LJ
Linda Joy
Lorelei Schneider
Stephanie Beacham
Christine Petersen
Maria Perschy
Ruth Olsen
Käte Jaenicke
Lady at Taxi Stand
Eckhard Preuß
2nd Taxi Driver
Otto Retzer
Butler
Daniel Friedrich
Bernard
PW
Petra Wagner
Therapist
BV
Barbara vom Baur
Maggie
RB
Reiner Bellersheim
Programmer
TM
Theo Maalek
Executive
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Harry and Harriet about?
A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life and adopt the name “Harry,” her transformation unsettles family, friends, and lovers who can’t quite keep up. Blurring gender identity, midlife crisis, and dark humour, the film plays like a bittersweet character study — deadpan, gently absurd, and tinged with melancholy.
How long is Harry and Harriet?
Harry and Harriet has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Harry and Harriet?
The cast of Harry and Harriet includes Thomas Gottschalk, Mandy Perryment, Fiona Fullerton, Heinz Hoenig, Heinz Marecek.
What is the rating of Harry and Harriet?
Harry and Harriet has a rating of 4.2 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy