Jan Ole Gerster debut was well received by German audiences and sold to regular distribution in the United States. "Oh Boy!" Is the winner of the prestigious German Film Awards - the "Oscars of the German" - in six categories: Best Feature Film Feature, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Leading Actor (Tom Schilling), Best Supporting Actor (Michael Gwisdek) and Best Soundtrack.

"This light comedy is full of funny moments, witty observations and cut dialogues. "Oh Boy!" Has much in common with both episodes of "Seinfeld," which the neurotic style of Woody Allen. "