The Beginner(1985)
Synopsis
Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.
Directed by Sigi Rothemund
Where to watch The Beginner
Availability in US · data from JustWatch via TMDB
Cast
Thomas Gottschalk
Tommy
Mike Krüger
Mike
Anja Kruse
Linda
Sylvia Engelmann
Tommys Freundin
Ankie Lau
Ling Ling
Kurt Weinzierl
Trainer / Sheriff / Archäologe / Louis XIV. / Pianist
Gerd Baltus
Direktor Kappellusch
Eiji Kusuhara
Werner Kreindl
Kommissar
Jochen Busse
Zeitungsleser
Udo Kier
Graf Frackstein
Thea Gottschalk
Gräfin Frackstein
Klaus Stiglmeier
Bestatter
Ossy Kolmann
Liborius
Corinna Drews
Jane
Willy Harlander
Tankstellenpächter
Bob Lockwood
Goldi
Kenny Whymark
Humphrey Bogart
The Beginner — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Beginner?+
We don't currently track a streaming service carrying The Beginner in your region. Check back — availability changes regularly.
When did The Beginner come out?+
The Beginner was released in 1985.
How long is The Beginner?+
The Beginner runs for 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed The Beginner?+
The Beginner was directed by Sigi Rothemund.
Who stars in The Beginner?+
The Beginner stars Thomas Gottschalk, Mike Krüger, Anja Kruse, Sylvia Engelmann and Ankie Lau.
More like The Beginner
Recommended by people who watched this
6.8FilmSleeper
1973
5.9FilmThe Bed Sitting Room
1969
6.9FilmStewie Griffin: The Untold Story
2005
6.9FilmPsych 3: This Is Gus
2021
6.3FilmThe Manny
2015
6.8FilmMuch Ado About Nothing
2013
6.6FilmKung Pow: Enter the Fist
2002
6.5FilmImpractical Jokers: The Movie
2020
6.2FilmThe Errand Boy
1961
6.2FilmSextuplets
2019
5.9FilmBack to the Beach
1987
6.2FilmThunderstruck
2012
6.3FilmJohnny English Strikes Again
2018
6.2FilmMy Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me
2026
6.5FilmPitch Perfect 3
2017
6.0FilmGotcha!
1985
6.0FilmEasy Money
1983
7.0FilmPsych 2: Lassie Come Home
2020
6.9FilmClass Rank
2017
6.3FilmTaking Care of Business
1990
Similar titles
FilmThe Other You
2025
7.9FilmMonsters, Inc.
2001
6.5FilmThe Old Man Movie
2019
7.0FilmCall me Rockefeller
1990
5.3FilmWhat the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
2004
6.3FilmClick
2006
7.0FilmA Bug's Life
1998
5.4FilmThree Crazy Jerks II
1988
6.3FilmShortbus
2006
8.3FilmModern Times
1936
5.8FilmVideo Kings
2007
6.2FilmChemistry and Love
1948
5.6FilmUnderdog
2007
5.8FilmMy Name Is Bruce
2007
1.0FilmBatman
1993
4.6FilmErkan and Stefan
2000
3.9FilmDriving Me Crazy
1991
6.2FilmThe Invention of Lying
2009
5.3FilmMonkeybone
2001
6.3FilmNow You See Him, Now You Don't
1972