Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Toon Jungjohann
Meret Becker
as Fanny Freese
Dietmar Bär
as Fredo Mohlenbeck Jr.
Heike Makatsch
as Floris Blinker
Armin Rohde
as Heini Osdorp
Catrin Striebeck
as Rita Rensenbrink
Nicholas Bodeux
as Hinrich
Brigitte Janner
as Henriette Molenbek
Helmut Everke
as Ludger Molenbek
Gustav Peter Wöhler
as Dermatologe
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorLars Becker
WritersLars Becker
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDas Gelbe vom Ei
About Das Gelbe vom Ei
Where our story takes place, only the chickens know what stress means. Otherwise, life in the countryside is quiet, so it's no wonder that the annual "stallion auction" is the highlight of cultural life—an event where the highest-bidding ladies can bid on a rendezvous with the most handsome young farmers.
Directed by Lars Becker, Das Gelbe vom Ei leans on a strong ensemble — Moritz Bleibtreu, Meret Becker, Dietmar Bär — 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 1999.
Read More on the Blog
You Might Also Like
More like Das Gelbe vom Ei, picked from what people are watching
6.3How to Murder Your Wife
1965 6.3
Stanley Ford leads an idyllic bachelor life. He is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Bash Brannigan series provides him with a luxury townhouse and a full-time valet, Charles. When he wakes up the morning after the night before - he had attended a friend's stag party - he finds that he is married to the very beautiful woman who popped out of the cake - and who doesn't speak a word of English. Despite his initial protestations, he comes to like married life and even changes his cartoon character from a super spy to a somewhat harried husband.
How to Murder Your Wife
1965
5.9American Dreamer
2022 5.9
In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy won’t be as easy as he thought.
American Dreamer
2022
6.1Duplex
2003 6.1
When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!
Duplex
2003
7.2Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
2025 7.2
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
2025
6.2Sextuplets
2019 6.2
Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious journey to reunite with their remaining long-lost siblings.
Sextuplets
2019
6.6Cold Feet
2018 6.6
Although he actually just wanted to steal money, the crook Denis finds himself in the position of caretaking for the stroke patient Raimund. When Raimund's granddaughter Charlotte turns up, Denis has enough of it and wants to skip. But because of an huge blizzard, escape is unimaginable.
Cold Feet
2018
User Reviews
8.3
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.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.
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.