---
title: "The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-awakening-of-motti-wolkenbruch-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 486225
imdb_id: "tt4766630"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 163
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-awakening-of-motti-wolkenbruch-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch is a 2018 Swiss comedy-drama film directed by Michael Steiner. The story follows a young Orthodox Jewish man named Motti Wolkenbruch who reaches a significant turning point in his life. Motti faces pressure from his mother, who is determined to see him married and repeatedly presents him with potential marriage candidates. Motti finds these women unsuitable, noting that they all resemble his mother. The situation becomes more complex when Motti develops secret feelings for a non-Jewish girl, referred to as a shiksa. To challenge the expectations of his orthodox traditions, Motti begins to make personal changes, such as shaving and looking outside his community for a romantic partner. The film is based on a debut novel by Swiss author Thomas Meyer. It was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards, though it did not receive a nomination. The cast includes Joel Basman, Noémie Schmidt, Udo Samel, and Sunnyi Melles.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Steiner
- **Networks / Studios**: Turnus Film, DCM Pictures, SRF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Noémie Schmidt** as *Laura*
- **Joel Basman** as *Motti*
- **Sunnyi Melles** as *Mrs. Silberzweig*
- **Udo Samel** as *Tate Moishe Wolkenbruch*
- **Inge Maux** as *Mame Judith Wolkenbruch*
- **Alexander Seibt** as *Lecturer*
- **Oriana Schrage** as *Dana Wolkenbruch*
- **Philippe Graber** as *Optician*
- **Kamil Krejčí** as *Schmulik*
- **Lena Kalisch** as *Michèle Blattgrün*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch online?
The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch worth watching?
The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 163 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch and when was it released?
The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch?
The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch was directed by Michael Steiner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/486225)
- [The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Awakening_of_Motti_Wolkenbruch)
- [The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/486225-wolkenbruchs-wunderliche-reise-in-die-arme-einer-schickse/cast)
- [The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4766630/)
- [The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-awakening-of-motti-wolkenbruch/credits)
- [The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/The_Awakening_of_Motti_Wolkenbruch)

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