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The Beginner

2018Movie1 h 39 min

DramaFamily
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Alexandra Sell
Written by
Alexandra Sell
Produced by
Gabriele Simon, Martin Heisler
Music by
Daniel Sus, Can Erdogan

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Facts

January 18, 2018 · 1 h 39 min · Drama, Family

Released
January 18, 2018
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Beginner?"

Questions about The Beginner

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Where can I stream The Beginner?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Beginner from Apple TV Store. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Beginner worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Beginner okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Beginner?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Beginner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Beginner in English?

German

No, it was made in German.