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Little Sharks

1992 · 87 min Comedy
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Frank and Robbie, two unemployed actors in Hamburg, have hit rock bottom. A chance meeting at a public swimming pool sparks a delirious idea: to open their own restaurant despite having zero capital or culinary skills. Through sheer audacity and improvisation, they recruit a temperamental chef and a motley crew of acquaintances, launching a chaotic venture fueled by blind optimism. Their journey is a cascade of bureaucratic hurdles, comical mishaps, and heartfelt persistence, where every setback only deepens their unlikely bond in the face of an indifferent city.

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Original Title Kleine Haie
Year 1992
Country Germany
Genre Comedy
Director Sönke Wortmann
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (30 votes)

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"Kleine Haie" is a gentle, witty gem from 1992 that finds profound humor in the struggle of two dreamers against a pragmatic world. Director Sven Bummerten crafts a comedy where the laughs are rooted in character, and the farce is always tinged with a recognizable, human melancholy.

What lingers after the credits is a surprising warmth. This is a film that champions foolish courage over cynical calculation, leaving you with a soft smile for its hapless heroes and their beautifully misguided venture. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sönke Wortmann

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