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A washed-up womanizer teaches his 'son' the ropes. What could possibly go wrong?
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Bed Bugs (2017)

cringe-comedymidlife crisisuncomfortably intimate

Overview

ComedyDrama

Burned out and lonely Rocky is almost 50 years old and has seen better times as a womanizer. One day, Thorben shows up at his door claiming to be his son. He is trying to get advice on how to be successful with women.

Flag of DEDEGerman
Content warning
lonelinesslovesexuality
masculinity in crisisintergenerational dysfunctionthe performance of seductionisolation through ego

Standout Aspects

Acting

Rogowski's physical comedy somehow makes pathetic endearing.

Direction

Stahlberg shoots sleaze with surprising tenderness.

Best for:Solo: When you want to feel better about your own life choices.·Streaming: Late-night curiosity viewing with subtitles on.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Awkward seduction scenes that'll make you cover your eyes.
Jan Henrik Stahlberg

Director

Jan Henrik Stahlberg

ReleasedJun 23, 2017
Runtime1h 41m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Budget$147K
Story House Productions
Poison

Top Cast

Jan Henrik Stahlberg

Jan Henrik Stahlberg

Rocky

Franz Rogowski

Franz Rogowski

Thorben / Thorsten

Thomas Bading

Thomas Bading

Sigmar

Susanne Bredehöft

Susanne Bredehöft

Wilson

Jan Pohl

Jan Pohl

Kevin (Bukkake)

Saralisa Volm

Saralisa Volm

Psychologin

Walid Al-Atiyat

Walid Al-Atiyat

Cem

Michaela Caspar

Michaela Caspar

Gudrun

Nadja Engel

Nadja Engel

Ulla

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Jan Henrik Stahlberg and Franz Rogowski reunited after this for more acclaimed collaborations, proving this odd pairing had genuine chemistry.

Insight

The film's 5.0 rating reflects its divisiveness—it deliberately refuses the redemption arc audiences expect from male crisis narratives.

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