12 Paces without a Head (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, 12 Paces without a Head is a comedy film directed by Sven Taddicken, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The era of the feared sea pirates Klaus Störtebeker and Gödeke Michels is coming to an end. After a long period with no booty at last a bulging ship appears on the horizon. However, Störtebeker is badly wounded in the attempted capture and the pirates suffer ignominious defeat. Not only their ship is down the drain - Störtebeker himself is suddenly plagued by anxiety and doubt about his very existence as a pirate. He is drawn to the beautiful country girl Bille, while Michels gets rebuffed by the friesian princess Okka. In the very moment that the crew have mutinied and co-captain Michels is literally at the end of his tether, they discover on board their ramshackle old tub a most unique wonder weapon. Glory days are quickly revived - until the mighty Hanse consolidate their power and weaponry and go to war against the pirates. Störtebeker and Michels are forced to decide: To live as a farmer or to die as a pirate.
Who’s in it. 12 Paces without a Head stars Ronald Zehrfeld as Klaus Störtebeker, Matthias Schweighöfer as Gödeke Michels, Franziska Wulf as Bille and Oliver Bröcker as Lupe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 12 Paces without a Head has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 12 Paces without a Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of 12 Paces without a Head tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 12 Paces without a Head (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 12 Paces without a Head change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 12 Paces without a Head worth watching?
- 12 Paces without a Head holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 12 Paces without a Head?
- 12 Paces without a Head stars Ronald Zehrfeld, Matthias Schweighöfer, Franziska Wulf, Oliver Bröcker and Hinnerk Schönemann.
- When was 12 Paces without a Head released?
- 12 Paces without a Head was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.