Movie

The Beginner

★ 6.5(10)20181h 39m

The Beginner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Queens club Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, Alleskino and Kino on Demand. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch The Beginner

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Alexandra Sell
Release date: 2018-01-18
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Flare Film

About The Beginner

The Beginner is a 2018 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Alexandra Sell, starring Ulrike Krumbiegel, Annekathrin Bürger and Maria Rogozina. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Beginner in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A coming-of-age tale with a difference about the grumpy doctor Annebarbel Buschhaus donning her ice skates again at the age of 58 after an absence of 40 years. Back on the ice, she tries to revive long suppressed childhood dreams – and makes a new friend, Jolina Kuhn, Berlin’s youth figure skating champion. Through her new friend, Annebarbel begins to open up and break away from her dominant mother.

Cast

Ulrike Krumbiegel

Dr. Annebärbel Buschhaus

Annekathrin Bürger

Dr. Irene Hanschke

Maria Rogozina

Jolina Kuhn

Christine Errath

Rainer Bock

Rolf Buschhaus

Stephan Grossmann

Horst Kuhn

Franziska Weisz

Birgit Zernitz

Tatja Seibt

Gertrud

Judith von Radetzky

Margit Axmann

Volker Ranisch

Holger

Aliya Ania Antonella Amberg

Annebärbel Buschhaus ( klein)

Ernst-Georg Schwill

Herr Decker

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Beginner in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Beginner on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Queens club Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, Alleskino and Kino on Demand.

Is The Beginner on Netflix?+

The Beginner is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Queens club Amazon Channel.

How long is The Beginner?+

The Beginner has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Beginner?+

The Beginner stars Ulrike Krumbiegel, Annekathrin Bürger, Maria Rogozina, Christine Errath and Rainer Bock.

When did The Beginner come out?+

The Beginner is a 2018 movie directed by Alexandra Sell.

What genre is The Beginner?+

The Beginner is Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Beginner?+

The Beginner was directed by Alexandra Sell.