The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
Die Angst des Tormanns beim Elfmeter
1975 · 1h 41m · Drama · Austria, Germany · Rated 12 (DE)
Goalkeeper Josef Bloch is sent off after committing a foul during an away game. This causes him to lose his bearings, and he wanders aimlessly through the city streets and spends the night with the box-office attendant of a movie theatre.
Written & directed by
Wim WendersBased on the novel by
Peter Handke6.0Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB5.9
49 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Criterion Channel
Subscription
Where each service has it
Criterion Channel: available in 2 countries
Subscription · 2Canada, United States
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.
Style & content
based on short storyfootball (soccer)germanygoaliegoalkeepernew german cinemasports
Rating12 (DE)
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
Paris, Texas1984 · Director Wim Wenders, Cinematographer Robby MüllerPerfect Days2023 · Writer Wim Wenders, Director Wim WendersDancer in the Dark2000 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerDead Man1995 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerWings of Desire1987 · Writer Peter Handke, Writer Wim WendersGhost Dog: The Way of the Samurai1999 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerBreaking the Waves1996 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerCoffee and Cigarettes2004 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerDown by Law1986 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerTo Live and Die in L.A.1985 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerRepo Man1984 · Cinematographer Robby MüllerThe Salt of the Earth2014 · Director Wim Wenders, Writer Wim Wenders