Life Begins (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film
Released in 1960, Life Begins is a drama film directed by Heiner Carow, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. A new world full of excitement and temptation opens up for 18-year-old Erika when her father flees from Krüselin, a small village in Brandenburg, to West Berlin, taking his daughter with him. Her uncle's luxurious house, the turbulence of life in the big city, and her cousin's progressive thinking and quick wit all turn her head at first. But behind all this glitter and tinsel lurks the cold, hard world of money and Erika begins to feel homesick for the town where she grew up and for Rolf, her first real boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Life Begins stars Erik Veldre as Rolf Gruber, Doris Abeßer as Erika Schenk, Raimund Schelcher as Direktor Gruber and Wilhelm Koch-Hooge as Dr. Schenk, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Begins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Begins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Begins (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Begins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Life Begins?
- Life Begins stars Erik Veldre, Doris Abeßer, Raimund Schelcher, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge and Manja Behrens.
- When was Life Begins released?
- Life Begins was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.