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DRAMA . 1979 . 1 Season . 6.7/10

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Family saga set in 19th century Germany, chronicling the lives of three generations of the Buddenbrook family, the owners of a family business in the northern town of Luebeck. Based on the novel by Thomas Mann.

Network Das Erste
Episodes 11
6.7/10
Rating
1
Seasons
11
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Family saga set in 19th century Germany, chronicling the lives of three generations of the Buddenbrook family, the owners of a family business in the northern town of Luebeck. Based on the novel by Thomas Mann.

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Overview
The Buddenbrooks has 1 season with 11 episodes spanning 1979.
Cast
Gerd Böckmann stars as Christian Buddenbrook in The Buddenbrooks.
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Year context
The Buddenbrooks first aired 47 years ago in 1979.

SEASONS (1 season, 11 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
11
Episodes
Ended
Status

NETWORKS (1)

Das Erste

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
11
Rating
6.7/10 (3 votes)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Buddenbrooks about?
Family saga set in 19th century Germany, chronicling the lives of three generations of the Buddenbrook family, the owners of a family business in the northern town of Luebeck. Based on the novel by Thomas Mann.
How many seasons does The Buddenbrooks have?
The Buddenbrooks has 1 season with 11 episodes total.
Who stars in The Buddenbrooks?
The cast of The Buddenbrooks includes Gerd Böckmann, Ruth Leuwerik, Marion Kracht, Volkert Kraeft, Rolf Boysen.
What is the rating of The Buddenbrooks?
The Buddenbrooks has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is The Buddenbrooks still running?
The Buddenbrooks has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (1)

Drama
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