Film

The Healing

Documentary · 1h 23m · in cinemas from 11 December

Where to see it

1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Düsseldorf

Metropol-Theater
- 19:00 (opens in a new window)

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About

A documentary about Ingmar Hoerr, who accidentally discovered mRNA vaccine technology in 1999 and founded a company to develop an mRNA vaccine.

The documentary follows Ingmar Hoerr, who in 1999 as a doctoral student at the University of Tübingen accidentally discovers mRNA vaccine technology. Nobel laureates and experts initially ridicule his work, but Hoerr persists and founds a company to develop the first vaccine based on mRNA technology. When the Covid-19 pandemic emerges in 2020, governments and people around the world place their hopes in the technology. The film includes Sarah Hoerr, Katalin Karikó, Florian von der Mülbe, Wolfgang Klein, Jelena Galojan and Erik Stuller as themselves.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB and the cinemas' notes

Cast and crew

Ingmar Hoerras Self
Sarah Hoerras Self
Katalin Karikóas Self
Florian von der Mülbeas Self
Wolfgang Kleinas Self
Jelena Galojanas Self
Erik Stulleras Self

Director: Marcus Richardt, Lillian Rosa
Written by: Ansgar Frerich, Marcus Richardt, Lillian Rosa
Countries: Germany
Studios: FAVO Film

Good to know

Running time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Language: English, German
In German cinemas: From 11 December 2026

Questions

How long is The Healing?

1 hour 23 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 43 minutes.

Where can I see The Healing?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is The Healing in?

The Healing is in English and German. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in The Healing?

Ingmar Hoerr plays Self, with Sarah Hoerr, Katalin Karikó, Florian von der Mülbe, Wolfgang Klein and Jelena Galojan.