Welt am Draht
- Drama
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Mystery
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr. Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
World on a Wire is a German sci-fi drama series that premiered in 1973, exploring a dystopian future where a massive computer simulation called Simulacron begins to malfunction. When the project's leader dies under mysterious circumstances, Dr. Stiller investigates whether his missing friend's disappearance is connected to the simulation itself. This cult classic tackles themes of reality, identity, and technological control decades before similar concepts became mainstream.
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Klaus LöwitschFred Stiller
Mascha RabbenEva Vollmer
Karl-Heinz VosgerauHerbert Siskins
Adrian HovenProfessor Henry Vollmer
Ivan DesnyGünther Lause
Ingrid CavenSecretary Uschi
Barbara ValentinGloria Fromm
Günter LamprechtFritz Walfang
Margit CarstensenMaya Schmidt-Genter
Wolfgang SchenckFranz Hahn
Karl ScheydtInspector Stuhlfahrt
Elma KarlowaCafeteria Manager
Solange PradelSinger
Katrin SchaakeComputer Lab Assistant
Rudolf Waldemar BremHospital Orderly
Trailer
World on a Wire - U.S. Trailer (Rainer Werner Fassbinder, West Germany 1973)
Seasons
1 season
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Is World on a Wire renewed or cancelled?
World on a Wire has ended — it concluded its planned run.
World on a Wire — frequently asked
When did World on a Wire first air?
The series premiered on October 14, 1973.
How many seasons does World on a Wire have?
The series consists of one season.
What is the plot about?
Set in a futuristic world, the story follows Dr. Stiller as he investigates the death of Simulacron's leader and the disappearance of a friend, suspecting the computer simulation holds the answers to both mysteries.
Where can I watch World on a Wire?
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