Movie

12 Paces without a Head

★ 5.9(19)20091h 48m

12 Paces without a Head is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Director: Sven Taddicken
Release date: 2009-12-10
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: German
Budget: $8,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Magnolia Filmproduktion

About 12 Paces without a Head

12 Paces without a Head is a 2009 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Sven Taddicken, starring Ronald Zehrfeld, Matthias Schweighöfer and Franziska Wulf. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 12 Paces without a Head in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The era of the feared sea pirates Klaus Störtebeker and Gödeke Michels is coming to an end. After a long period with no booty at last a bulging ship appears on the horizon. However, Störtebeker is badly wounded in the attempted capture and the pirates suffer ignominious defeat. Not only their ship is down the drain - Störtebeker himself is suddenly plagued by anxiety and doubt about his very existence as a pirate. He is drawn to the beautiful country girl Bille, while Michels gets rebuffed by the friesian princess Okka. In the very moment that the crew have mutinied and co-captain Michels is literally at the end of his tether, they discover on board their ramshackle old tub a most unique wonder weapon. Glory days are quickly revived - until the mighty Hanse consolidate their power and weaponry and go to war against the pirates. Störtebeker and Michels are forced to decide: To live as a farmer or to die as a pirate.

Cast

Ronald Zehrfeld

Klaus Störtebeker

Matthias Schweighöfer

Gödeke Michels

Franziska Wulf

Bille

Oliver Bröcker

Lupe

Hinnerk Schönemann

Keule

Jacob Matschenz

Nolle

Sascha Reimann

Beule

Jana Pallaske

Okka

Devid Striesow

Simon von Utrecht

Detlev Buck

Waffenhändler

Thomas Neumann

Pfeffersack

Peter Kurth

Keno Tom Brooke

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 12 Paces without a Head in Germany?+

In Germany, 12 Paces without a Head is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is 12 Paces without a Head on Netflix?+

12 Paces without a Head is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is 12 Paces without a Head?+

12 Paces without a Head has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in 12 Paces without a Head?+

12 Paces without a Head stars Ronald Zehrfeld, Matthias Schweighöfer, Franziska Wulf, Oliver Bröcker and Hinnerk Schönemann.

When did 12 Paces without a Head come out?+

12 Paces without a Head is a 2009 movie directed by Sven Taddicken.

What genre is 12 Paces without a Head?+

12 Paces without a Head is Comedy film.

Who directed 12 Paces without a Head?+

12 Paces without a Head was directed by Sven Taddicken.