Ein Münchner im Himmel - Der Tod ist erst der Anfang

Ein Münchner im Himmel - Der Tod ist erst der Anfang (2026)



7.2 2026 — Austria, Germany

Director: David Dietl

Cast: Maximilian Brückner, Hannah Herzsprung, Momo Beier, Michaela May, Marcel Mohab

Comedy
A fatal collision with a streetcar sends Munich cabbie and larger-than-life bon vivant Ludwig “Wiggerl” Brunner straight to the pearly gates. But to trade clouds for his beloved Bavaria, he must race against the afterlife itself—fast-tracking his karma score back into the black.

More About This Film

Ein Münchner im Himmel - Der Tod ist erst der Anfang is a German-Austrian comedy inspired by the famous Bavarian story of a Munich man unexpectedly finding himself confronted with the afterlife. Wiggerl, a larger-than-life taxi driver, discovers that the heavenly world does not quite fit his expectations.

David Dietl directs Maximilian Brückner in the central role, with Momo Beier playing his daughter Toni. The film moves between Munich and a playful vision of heaven while mixing Bavarian humor, family relationships, and a story about unfinished business.

  • Directed by David Dietl.
  • Maximilian Brückner plays Wiggerl.
  • Momo Beier plays Toni.
  • Filming took place in Munich and Vienna during 2024.
  • The film was released theatrically in Germany on May 14, 2026 and has a runtime of approximately 94 minutes.

Where to Watch

The film is available for digital purchase in Germany, with additional streaming options depending on territory.