Hurra, die Schule brennt
A new teacher, Dr. Dr. Bach, is transferred from his quiet village elementary school to the Mommsen Gymnasium, bringing along his nephew Jan. Bach's lackadaisical methods raise the suspicions of the other teachers.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Year | 1969 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Werner Jacobs |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (24 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic clash between institutional rigidity and free-spirited innovation, relying on exaggerated caricatures of teachers and absurd school regulations. The comedy explores the chaos that ensues when unorthodox methods meet a petrified system.
What lingers after the final bell is a gentle, farcical critique of educational bureaucracy, where the pursuit of order often eclipses the joy of learning. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Werner Jacobs
Best Watched
Perfect for a lazy afternoon, evoking a sense of lighthearted nostalgia for school-day mischief.
🎭 Cast
Hansi Kraus
Pepe Nietnagel
Peter Alexander
Dr. Peter Bach
Heintje Simons
Jan
Theo Lingen
Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Gottlieb Taft
Gerlinde Locker
Julia Schumann
Werner Finck
Ministerialdirektor von Schnorr
Rudolf Schündler
Studienrat Dr. Arthur Knörz
Ruth Stephan
Studienrätin Dr. Mathilde Knörz
Hans Terofal
Pedell Georg Bloch
Carola Höhn
Frau Nietnagel
🎬 Similar Movies
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Monster Mash: The Movie
Girltrash: All Night Long
Hairspray
The School for Good and Evil
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
An American in Paris
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Top Hat
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: