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Cast
Bruno Alexander
as Joachim Meyerhoff
Senta Berger
as Inge Brinkmann
Michael Wittenborn
as Hermann Krings
Laura Tonke
as Mother Iris
Devid Striesow
as Father Richard
Katharina Stark
as Sabrina
Anne Ratte-Polle
as Teacher Gretchen
Moritz von Treuenfels
as Wolf
Friedrich von Thun
as Film Director
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
as Teacher
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2026
Runtime2h 17m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes36
DirectorSimon Verhoeven
WritersSimon Verhoeven, Lars Hubrich
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAch, diese Lücke, diese entsetzliche Lücke
About Ach, diese Lücke, diese entsetzliche Lücke
Twenty-year-old Joachim is unexpectedly accepted at drama school in Munich and moves into his grandparents' upper-class villa. From then on, he tries to find his identity as a young man between the world of theater and the everyday life of his eccentric grandparents.
Directed by Simon Verhoeven, Ach, diese Lücke, diese entsetzliche Lücke leans on a strong ensemble — Bruno Alexander, Senta Berger, Michael Wittenborn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2026.
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