Wild Mouse

Georg is a well-known music critic in Vienna who is abruptly fired from the newspaper where he has worked for decades. He hides the loss of his job from his wife, Johanna, a psychotherapist who is focused on becoming pregnant. Struggling with his ego and financial situation, Georg avoids seeking new employment and instead develops a plan to get revenge on his former boss. His actions escalate from minor property damage to more significant attacks.

The film was written and directed by Josef Hader, who also stars as Georg. This was the first of two films he directed, followed by Andrea Gets a Divorce in 2024. The cast includes Pia Hierzegger as Johanna and Georg Friedrich as Erich, with a total of 32 credited actors. A joint production from Germany and Austria involving companies such as ZDF and ORF, the movie blends elements of comedy and drama.

Audience reception has been generally positive. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 3,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a rating of 6.5/10 from 89 votes.