Playing God_
Original: Gott
The 78-year-old former architect Richard Gärtner (Matthias Habich) wants to put an end to his life. However, this should not be done abroad, but quite legally with the help of his family doctor. For Dr. Brandt (Anna Maria Mühe), out of personal conviction, it is out of the question to get her elderly but healthy patient a fatal preparation.
Starring
Barbara Auer, Lars Eidinger, Matthias Habich
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Playing God was released 6 years ago in 2020.
Overview
The 78-year-old former architect Richard Gärtner (Matthias Habich) wants to put an end to his life. However, this should not be done abroad, but quite legall...
Playing God is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (8)
STUDIOS (5)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Original Title
Gott
Language
German
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (11 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Playing God about?
The 78-year-old former architect Richard Gärtner (Matthias Habich) wants to put an end to his life. However, this should not be done abroad, but quite legally with the help of his family doctor. For Dr. Brandt (Anna Maria Mühe), out of personal conviction, it is out of the question to get her elderly but healthy patient a fatal preparation.
How long is Playing God?
Playing God has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Playing God?
The cast of Playing God includes Barbara Auer, Lars Eidinger, Matthias Habich, Ulrich Matthes, Anna Maria Mühe.
What is the rating of Playing God?
Playing God has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama