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Adam's Eight
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Hannu Salonen. With Oliver Masucci, Felix Kammerer, Svenja Jung.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Adam's Eight tells the remarkable true story of Karl Adam — a visionary rowing coach who, in 1950s Germany, brought together a group of underdogs and turned them into champions. Within just three years, his team defied all odds and won Olympic gold in Rome in 1960.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAdam's Eight tells the remarkable true story of Karl Adam — a visionary rowing coach who, in 1950s Germany, brought together a group of underdogs and turned them into…
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Release snapshot for Adam's Eight.
MoviHero lists September 17, 2026 as the release date for Adam's Eight. Hannu Salonen is the listed director. The listed cast includes Oliver Masucci as Karl Adam, Felix Kammerer as Hans Lenk, Svenja Jung as Ulla, Leonard Kunz as Manfred Rullfs.
Release dateSeptember 17, 2026
GenresDrama
DirectorHannu Salonen
CastOliver Masucci as Karl Adam, Felix Kammerer as Hans Lenk, Svenja Jung as Ulla, Leonard Kunz as Manfred Rullfs
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Is Adam's Eight right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 5 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMoritz von GroddeckMoritz von Groddeck appears in Adam's Eight (2026).Open character guide otherManfred RullfsManfred Rullfs appears in Adam's Eight (2026).Open character guide otherHans LenkHans Lenk appears in Adam's Eight (2026).Open character guide otherKarl AdamKarl Adam appears in Adam's Eight (2026).Open character guide otherUllaUlla appears in Adam's Eight (2026).Open character guide
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