Kokowääh

Henry is a carefree playboy who believes his dating days will go on forever until a chance encounter leaves him with an eight year old daughter he never knew existed. Magdalena is bright and assertive, and she shows up on Henry's doorstep after her mother vanishes following a broken marriage. The film follows their partnership as they navigate a school run, mistaken identities, and the comic chaos of sharing a life that once belonged to someone else. Henry must learn to put the kid first while keeping his social life intact, and Magdalena slowly teaches him about trust, responsibility, and the idea that family can arrive in unexpected ways. Kokowääh, a mispronunciation of Coq au Vin, sets the tone softly.

Directed by Til Schweiger and released in 2011, Kokowääh is built from an original screenplay by Béla Jarzyk. It features Schweiger alongside Emma Schweiger, anchoring a lighthearted German comedy that mixes family warmth with romance and a dash of energy.

The film proved a commercial success, grossing roughly 43 million dollars worldwide against a modest budget of $5,650,000. Its broad appeal helped cement Til Schweiger's status in German cinema and attracted viewers, expanding distribution in several regions for audiences globally.

In German cinema Kokowääh helped reinforce Til Schweiger's status as a reliable draw for family audiences. Its premise and tone resonated with viewers seeking light healthy humor about modern parenting and love, leaving a footprint in the country's contemporary rom com landscape, and influencing a wave of similar projects globally.

Critical reception skewed mixed to positive, with praise for the performances and its warmhearted approach, while some reviewers noted familiar rom com rhythms. Viewers responded to the clash between carefree charm and authentic parenting moments, and the film's themes center on unexpected fatherhood and learning to balance dating with responsibility.