Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Marco Rima
as Gigi Poltera
Andrea Zogg
as Noldi Sturzenegger
Jörg Schneider
as Heini Bosshard
Stephanie Japp
as Jenny Bosshard
Hans-Peter Ulli
as Fritz Meroni
Reto Frischknecht
as Reto Frischknecht
Rainer Basedow
as Helmut Ziesche
Guido Lindemann
as Guido Lindemann
Barbara Terpoorten
as Barbara Sturzenegger-Bosshard
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2009
Runtime—
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorRiccardo Signorell
WritersRiccardo Signorell, Urs Bühler
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsChampions
About Champions
Gigi Poltera's best days are behind him – just like "his" EHC Arosa. While the hockey club is facing bankruptcy and forced relegation, the soon-to-be 50-year-old is working his way through the valley as a postman. Twenty years ago, he was one of the stars in Schanfigg – as part of the championship team of the local skating club. The stars of yesteryear are now called upon to fill the gaps in the team. Gigi's friend Sturzi decides to make a comeback and persuades his former teammates, who have put on weight, such as the village priest, to join him. Gigi also digs out his skates in the hope of winning back his ex-wife Jenny and impressing his son, who is considered a talented goalie.
Directed by Riccardo Signorell, Champions leans on a strong ensemble — Marco Rima, Andrea Zogg, Jörg Schneider — 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 2009.
Read More on the Blog
User Reviews
5.0
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
Guides
What Should I Watch Tonight? How to Decide in 5 Minutes
The average person spends more time scrolling than watching. Here's a 5-minute method to pick tonight's movie or show by mood, not by endless browsing.