Movie

Initiation

★ 4.4(12)20091h 35m

Initiation is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Initiation

🇺🇸 United States

Good to know

Director: Peter Kern
Release date: 2009-11-04
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Austria
Studio: Tradewind Pictures

About Initiation

Initiation is a 2009 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Kern, starring Helmut Berger, Harry Lampl and Melanie Kretschmann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Initiation in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.

Cast

Helmut Berger

Gustav Tritzinsky

Harry Lampl

Axel

Melanie Kretschmann

Jacob Ostermann a.k.a Christina Thürmer

Michael Steinocher

Lippi

Manuel Rubey

Snoopy

Matthias Franz Stein

Wolfi

Oliver Rosskopf

Peter

Sophie Schlichting

Eva

Heribert Sasse

Willy

Gregor Seberg

Dr. Kraake

Jazz Gitti

Die Päpstin

Manfred Schmid

Toni

Themes & keywords

neo-nazismmale homosexualityracism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Initiation in United States?+

In United States, Initiation is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Initiation on Netflix?+

Initiation is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Initiation?+

Initiation has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Initiation?+

Initiation stars Helmut Berger, Harry Lampl, Melanie Kretschmann, Michael Steinocher and Manuel Rubey.

When did Initiation come out?+

Initiation is a 2009 movie directed by Peter Kern.

What genre is Initiation?+

Initiation is Drama film.

Who directed Initiation?+

Initiation was directed by Peter Kern.