The Prank(2025)
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The Prank Synopsis
When 12-year-old Chinese exchange student Xi Zhou's April Fools' prank goes disastrously wrong, it drags his host family, their son Lucas, and his crush Charlotte (Charly) into a tumultuous adventure full of gangsters, cash and chaos. With the mafia, a crew of rapper-thugs, and a bumbling police duo in pursuit, Lucas and Xi must team up to fix the mess they’ve created. Their only hope? Pulling off one final, genius prank.
The Prank (2025) is a family, comedy and adventure film directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, released on March 13, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Noèl Gabriel Kipp, Max Zheng, Cedric Eich and Maïmouna Mbacke. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Heisenberg
- Writers:
- Benjamin Heisenberg, Peer Klehmet
- Producers:
- Andreas Banz, Matthias Miegel, Robert Thalheim
- Cinematographer:
- Timon Schäppi
- Production:
- tellfilm, Kundschafter Filmproduktion, KiKA, MDR, HR, SRF, The Post Republic
- Status:
- Released
The Prank Cast & Crew
Main cast
Noèl Gabriel Kipp
as Lucas
- Max Zheng
Max Zheng
as Xi Zhou
Cedric Eich
as Schaaf
Maïmouna Mbacke
as Charly Neumann
Jana McKinnon
as Caro Roosen
Yasin el Harrouk
as Rashid
Laura Tonke
as Maria Roosen
Mehdi Nebbou
as Lutz Roosen
Lukas Miko
as Ralf
Philippe Graber
as Peter Kurtz
Tilla Kratochwil
as Beate Lendel
Branko Tomović
as Ragno Ronny
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, written by Benjamin Heisenberg and Peer Klehmet, produced by Andreas Banz, Matthias Miegel and Robert Thalheim.
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The Prank Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Prank – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prank online?
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The Prank (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, maxdome Store and Sky Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prank?
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The main cast of The Prank (2025) includes Noèl Gabriel Kipp, Max Zheng, Cedric Eich, Maïmouna Mbacke and Jana McKinnon. The film was directed by Benjamin Heisenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prank released?
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The Prank was released on March 13, 2025 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Prank worth watching?
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The Prank (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.