Movie

Measuring the World

★ 6.4(147)20122h 7m

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Good to know

Director: Detlev Buck
Release date: 2012-10-24
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Boje Buck Produktion GmbH

About Measuring the World

Measuring the World is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Detlev Buck, starring Florian David Fitz, Albrecht Schuch and Vicky Krieps. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 147 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Measuring the World in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Germany in the early 19th century. "Die Vermessung der Welt" follows the two brilliant and eccentric scientists Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss on their life paths.

Cast

Florian David Fitz

Carl Friedrich Gauß

Albrecht Schuch

Alexander von Humboldt

Vicky Krieps

Johanna Gauss

Jérémy Kapone

Aimé Bonpland

Katharina Thalbach

Mrs. Gauß

David Kross

Eugen Gauß

Max Giermann

Military Man

Georg Friedrich

Slave Trader

Detlev Buck

Angry Man

Sven Regener

Natural Scientist I

Leander Haußmann

Natural Scientist II

Daniel Kehlmann

Spooky Man

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmathematicianbiographyscientistexplorernaturalist19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Measuring the World in Canada?+

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Is Measuring the World on Netflix?+

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How long is Measuring the World?+

Measuring the World has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in Measuring the World?+

Measuring the World stars Florian David Fitz, Albrecht Schuch, Vicky Krieps, Jérémy Kapone and Katharina Thalbach.

When did Measuring the World come out?+

Measuring the World is a 2012 movie directed by Detlev Buck.

What genre is Measuring the World?+

Measuring the World is Drama film.

Who directed Measuring the World?+

Measuring the World was directed by Detlev Buck.