The Debut
1977, Dutch. Directed by Nouchka van Brakel.
The delicate story of the impossible love between an older married man and a fourteen-year old schoolgirl.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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The Debut is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 May 1977
- Original title
- Het Debuut
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Nouchka van Brakel, Carel Donck
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What The Debut is based on
The Debut is adapted from a novel.
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The Debut runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is The Debut on?
The Debut is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Debut?
If you liked The Debut, try Stay as You Are, Tricked, Turkish Delight.
Who directed The Debut?
The Debut (1977) was directed by Nouchka van Brakel and stars Marina de Graaf, Gerard Cox, Pleuni Touw.
What is The Debut based on?
The Debut is adapted from a novel.