Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
Kernel Score: 87% · 571 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Action, Drama
Released: 1997-02-20
Runtime: 89 minutes
Where to watch Knockin' on Heaven's Door
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.
Knockin' on Heaven's Door parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a crime comedy-drama about two terminally ill men on one last road trip who steal a gangster's car.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a car chase, hostage situation, and gun-related threats from gangsters.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Features heavy drinking as the men cope with their diagnosis.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Thomas Jahn
Cast
- Til Schweiger as Martin Brest
- Jan Josef Liefers as Rudi Wurlitzer
- Thierry van Werveke as Henk
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Abdul
- Huub Stapel as Frankie 'Boy' Beluga
- Leonard Lansink as Schneider
- Ralph Herforth as Waiter
- Cornelia Froboess as Martin's Mother
- Rutger Hauer as Curtiz
- Christiane Paul as Boutique Saleslady
Knockin' on Heaven's Door FAQ
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door good?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 571 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a crime comedy-drama about two terminally ill men on one last road trip who steal a gangster's car.
What movies are like Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
If you liked Knockin' on Heaven's Door, try God Bless America, The Legend of Al, John and Jack, The Fast and the Furious and Blindspotting.