# Toni Erdmann (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/toni-erdmann-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Editorial Rating | 93/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 93/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Maren Ade |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 162 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2016 |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

Toni Erdmann (2016) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Ade's three-hour comedy-drama finds devastating truth inside the most awkward silences in European cinema. Critics and audiences diverge (93% critic vs 78% audience). Metascore 93/100. Directed by Maren Ade.

## Celluloid verdict

Ade's three-hour comedy-drama finds devastating truth inside the most awkward silences in European cinema.

## Synopsis

A prankster father invades his workaholic daughter's corporate life in Romania with fake teeth, nudity, and unexpected tenderness.

## Cast

Peter Simonischek, Sandra Hüller, Michael Wittenborn

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2016.
- Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film — Academy Awards 2017
- Won Best Film — European Film Awards 2016

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Toni Erdmann worth watching?**
Toni Erdmann holds a 86% Celluloid Score. Ade's three-hour comedy-drama finds devastating truth inside the most awkward silences in European cinema.

**What is Toni Erdmann about?**
A prankster father invades his workaholic daughter's corporate life in Romania with fake teeth, nudity, and unexpected tenderness.

**Who directed Toni Erdmann?**
Toni Erdmann (2016) was directed by Maren Ade.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Toni Erdmann?**
86% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (93/100), Metascore (93/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (7.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Toni Erdmann win?**
Toni Erdmann won Best Film (European Film Awards 2016), with 1 further nomination.

**Where can I watch Toni Erdmann?**
Toni Erdmann is on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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