It Was Infidelity in the Beginning (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1999, It Was Infidelity in the Beginning is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Hartmut Griesmayr, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
Who’s in it. It Was Infidelity in the Beginning stars Simone Thomalla as Annabelle Schrader / Wife, Heidelinde Weis as Edda Hartwig 'Queen Mum', Stephan Schwartz as Friedrich Schrader / Husband and Jonathan Beck as Jonas Schrader / Son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, It Was Infidelity in the Beginning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Was Infidelity in the Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Was Infidelity in the Beginning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Was Infidelity in the Beginning (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Was Infidelity in the Beginning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning worth watching?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning stars Simone Thomalla, Heidelinde Weis, Stephan Schwartz, Jonathan Beck and Gesche Tebbenhoff.
- When was It Was Infidelity in the Beginning released?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.