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‘Ein fast perfekter Antrag’ Opens in German Cinemas, Pairing Berben and Lauterbach for the First Time

Early reviews emphasize star chemistry plus a striking Regensburg backdrop, with many labeling the script formulaic.

Overview

  • The film opened in Germany on February 26, 2026 with an FSK 0 rating, directed by Marc Rothemund from a screenplay by Richard Kropf.
  • The story follows widower Walter, who enrolls as a senior student in art historian Alice’s course at the University of Regensburg to reconnect with his youth love.
  • Critics frequently describe the screenplay as predictable and character turns as rushed, even as they acknowledge the genre’s familiar rhythms.
  • Reviewers praise Iris Berben and Heiner Lauterbach’s first-time romantic pairing for engaging chemistry, with Regensburg often cited as a standout location.
  • Some commentary faults gags involving younger and marginalized characters—including a non-binary student—for tone-deafness, as the film targets a later-life romcom audience.