Series

Kir Royal

“From the life of a gossip reporter”

★ 6.7(9)19861h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Helmut Dietl
Release date: 1986-09-22
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: German
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: Das Erste
Status: Ended
Country: Germany
Studio: WDR

About Kir Royal

Kir Royal is a 1986 web series in the Drama and Comedy genres, created by Helmut Dietl, starring Franz Xaver Kroetz, Senta Berger and Dieter Hildebrandt. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on Das Erste. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kir Royal in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A six-part television series, a parody of the Munich newspaper, its gossip reporter Michael Graeter, and its publisher Anneliese Friedmann. The series centres around the tabloid reporter Baby Schimmerlos, who plays in the Munich "Schicki-Micki" scene of the 1980s.

Seasons (1)

Kir royal season 16 eps · 1986

Cast

Franz Xaver Kroetz

Baby Schimmerlos

Senta Berger

Mona

Dieter Hildebrandt

Fotograf Herbie Fried

Ruth-Maria Kubitschek

Friederike von Unruh

Billie Zöckler

Sekretärin Edda Pfaff

Themes & keywords

journalistsatire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kir Royal in South Africa?+

Kir Royal is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Kir Royal on Netflix?+

Kir Royal is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of Kir Royal are there?+

Kir Royal has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in Kir Royal?+

Kir Royal stars Franz Xaver Kroetz, Senta Berger, Dieter Hildebrandt, Ruth-Maria Kubitschek and Billie Zöckler.

When did Kir Royal come out?+

Kir Royal is a 1986 web series created by Helmut Dietl.

What genre is Kir Royal?+

Kir Royal is Drama and Comedy series.

Who created Kir Royal?+

Kir Royal was created by Helmut Dietl.