Movie

Even Dwarfs Started Small

★ 6.4(123)19711h 36m

Even Dwarfs Started Small is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Even Dwarfs Started Small

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 1971-02-02
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: German
Budget: $200,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Even Dwarfs Started Small — trailer

About Even Dwarfs Started Small

Even Dwarfs Started Small is a 1971 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Helmut Döring, Paul Glauer and Gisela Hertwig. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 123 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Even Dwarfs Started Small in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A group of tormented patients stage a coup at an oppressive, dismal asylum after they're not allowed out on an excursion.

Cast

Helmut Döring

Hombré

Paul Glauer

Erzieher

Gisela Hertwig

Pobrecita

Hertel Minkner

Chicklets

Gertrud Piccini

Piccini

Marianne Saar

Theresa

Brigitte Saar

Cochina

Gerd Gickel

Pepe

Erna Gschwendtner

Azucar

Gerhard Maerz

Territory

Alfredo Piccini

Anselmo

Erna Smollarz

Schweppes

Themes & keywords

rage and hatesmall personinsurrectionmaliceteacherdestructiontrenchesanimal cruelty

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Even Dwarfs Started Small in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Even Dwarfs Started Small on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Even Dwarfs Started Small on Netflix?+

Even Dwarfs Started Small is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

How long is Even Dwarfs Started Small?+

Even Dwarfs Started Small has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Even Dwarfs Started Small?+

Even Dwarfs Started Small stars Helmut Döring, Paul Glauer, Gisela Hertwig, Hertel Minkner and Gertrud Piccini.

When did Even Dwarfs Started Small come out?+

Even Dwarfs Started Small is a 1971 movie directed by Werner Herzog.

What genre is Even Dwarfs Started Small?+

Even Dwarfs Started Small is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Even Dwarfs Started Small?+

Even Dwarfs Started Small was directed by Werner Herzog.