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Der Trotzkopf (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 1983, Der Trotzkopf is a drama series.

What it’s about. Set in late 19th century Germany, this is the story of Ilse Macket, a headstrong and rather wild young girl. When her father and stepmother find they cannot teach the girl to control her temper, they send her to a boarding school for girls. Ilse is initially slow to settle into the routine of the school and finds it hard to make friends among the other, more genteel, girls. But with the help of the capable head mistress, she eventually learns to keep her temper in check, adjust to life in the school, and make friends with other girls. The film follows Ilse and her friends through their school years, sees them discover love and ends with Ilse's wedding.

Who’s in it. Der Trotzkopf stars Anja Schüte as Ilse Macket, Linda Joy as Ellinor 'Nellie' Grey, Rita Kail as Flora Hopfstange and Cornelia Corba as Orla Sassuwitsch, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Der Trotzkopf sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Trotzkopf page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Trotzkopf tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Der Trotzkopf (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Trotzkopf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Der Trotzkopf worth watching?
Der Trotzkopf holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Der Trotzkopf?
Der Trotzkopf stars Anja Schüte, Linda Joy, Rita Kail, Cornelia Corba and Sabine Biber.
When was Der Trotzkopf released?
Der Trotzkopf was released in 1983.