The Other Boy

Hardworking lower middle class Germans Winnie Morell and Jakob Wagner are good friends since years. They ignore their sons are bitter enemies: bully Paul Wagner constantly humiliates and harasses shy, younger Robert Morell. One time, Paul 'borrows' dad gun and taunts 'softie' Robert, even pushing it into his hands, but is surprised by fatal shots. The Morell parents find they boys and decide to protect Robert by disposing of Paul's corps. Police commissioner Bender investigates only his false suspicion against small drug dealer Ole Swenson. Neither family can just go on, which leads to further tragedy.

Grosses

Germany
$4,543,944
Domestic ()
Summary Details
DistributorConstantin Film
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Opening$946,576
250 theaters
Release DateJan 18, 2007
Running Time1 hr 35 min
GenresDrama
In Release348 days/49 weeks
Widest Release250 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Jan 18-215$946,576-250-$3,786$946,7561
Jan 25-284$650,597-31.3%250-$2,602$1,789,1412
Feb 1-49$488,438-24.9%212-38$2,303$2,458,3633
Feb 8-119$407,485-16.6%202-10$2,017$3,004,6954
Feb 15-1810$288,541-29.2%183-19$1,576$3,437,3455
Feb 22-2514$295,796+2.5%173-10$1,709$3,901,7796