In July (2000)
Kernel Score: 82% · 232 ratings
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2000-08-23
Runtime: 96 minutes
Overview
Daniel’s drab existence as a physics teacher takes an adventurous turn when he falls in love with a Turkish girl named Melek. He spontaneously decides to follow her to Instanbul by car. On the road across Europe, he picks up his free-spirited friend Juli, who is secretly in love with him.
In July parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this German road-trip romance follows a teacher who impulsively chases a love interest across Europe.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Romantic and flirtatious relationships drive the plot, including a love triangle, though not graphically depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Daniel Bannier
- Christiane Paul as Juli
- Mehmet Kurtuluş as Isa
- İdil Üner as Melek
- Branka Katić as Luna
- Fatih Akin as Rumänischer Grenzbeamter
- Dylan Gray as Ungarischer Grenzbeamter
- Jochen Nickel as Leo
- Cem Akin as Türkischer Grenzbeamter
- Sandra Borgmann as Marion
In July FAQ
Is In July good?
In July has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 232 audience ratings.
Is In July OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this German road-trip romance follows a teacher who impulsively chases a love interest across Europe.
What movies are like In July?
If you liked In July, try National Lampoon's Vacation, People We Meet on Vacation, Kikujiro and The Last Song.