The Trouble with Being Born (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2021, The Trouble with Being Born is a drama and science fiction film directed by Sandra Wollner, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Elli is an android and lives with a man she calls her father. Together they drift through the summer. During the day they swim in the pool and at night he takes her to bed. She shares his memories and anything else he programs her to recall. Memories that mean everything to him but nothing to her. Yet, one night she sets off into the woods following a fading echo… The story of a machine and the ghosts we all carry within us.
Who’s in it. The Trouble with Being Born stars Lena Watson as Elli / Emil, Android, Dominik Warta as Georg, Ingrid Burkhard as Frau Schikowa and Jana McKinnon as Elli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Trouble with Being Born has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Beamafilm and rent or buy it from Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trouble with Being Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trouble with Being Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trouble with Being Born (2021)?
- In AU, The Trouble with Being Born is available to stream on Beamafilm, and rent or buy from Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trouble with Being Born worth watching?
- The Trouble with Being Born holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trouble with Being Born?
- The Trouble with Being Born stars Lena Watson, Dominik Warta, Ingrid Burkhard, Jana McKinnon and Simon Hatzl.
- When was The Trouble with Being Born released?
- The Trouble with Being Born was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.