Louis van Beethoven
2020, German. Directed by Niki Stein.
1779. Eight-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, called "Louis", is already known as a musical prodigy. He learns to go his own way - much to the dismay of the people around him. Some years later, he meets Mozart during times of political upheaval. The unconventional genius and French Revolution are sparking a fire in Louis' heart; he doesn't want to serve a master - only the arts. Facing times of family tragedies and unrequited love, he almost gives up. However, Louis makes it to Vienna to study under Haydn in 1792, and the rest is history. Who was this man, whose music has since touched countless hearts and minds? At the end of his life, the master is isolated by loss of loved ones and hearing. Surely though, he was way ahead of his times.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Niki SteinDirector
- Tobias MorettiLudwig van Beethoven (adult)
- Colin PützLudwig van Beethoven (child)
- Anselm BresgottLudwig van Beethoven (teen)
- Ulrich NoethenChristian Gottlob Neefe
- Ronald KukuliesJean van Beethoven
- Cornelius ObonyaJohann van Beethoven
- Silke BodenbenderHelene von Breuning
- Caroline HellwigEleonore von Breuning
- Peter Lewys PrestonKarl van Beethoven
- Johanna GastdorfTherese
- Sabin TambreaTobias Pfeiffer
- Jürgen HartmannCaspar Belderbusch
Details
- Released
- 1 August 2020
- Country
- Germany, Austria, Czech Republic
- Written by
- Niki Stein
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Louis van Beethoven: quick answers
Is Louis van Beethoven worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Louis van Beethoven?
Louis van Beethoven runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Louis van Beethoven have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Louis van Beethoven on?
Louis van Beethoven isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Louis van Beethoven?
If you liked Louis van Beethoven, try Chevalier, Nightwatching, Lust for Life.
Who directed Louis van Beethoven?
Louis van Beethoven (2020) was directed by Niki Stein and stars Tobias Moretti, Colin Pütz, Anselm Bresgott.