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The Prank

620251h 31mBenjamin Heisenberg

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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.

FamilyComedyAdventure
Protection MoneyMafiaCar AccidentPolice OfficerHandcuffedApril Fool's DayExchange StudentPizza Delivery BoyStage PerformancePranks

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What is The Prank (2025) about?

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…

Who stars in The Prank?

The Prank stars Noèl Gabriel Kipp (Lucas), Max Zheng (Xi Zhou), Cedric Eich (Schaaf), Maïmouna Mbacke (Charly Neumann), Jana McKinnon (Caro Roosen). The film was directed by Benjamin Heisenberg.

How long is The Prank?

The Prank has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated 6.

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