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The Debut

5.719771h 34mMovieDramaRomance

The delicate story of the impossible love between an older married man and a fourteen-year old schoolgirl.

DirectorNouchka van Brakel
WritersNouchka van Brakel·Carel Donck
ProducersRené Solleveld·Matthijs van Heijningen

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Cast · Directed by Nouchka van Brakel

MGMarina de Graaf
Marina de Graaf
Carolien
GCGerard Cox
Gerard Cox
Hugo
PTPleuni Touw
Pleuni Touw
Rita
KCKitty Courbois
Kitty Courbois
Carolien's moeder
DVDolf de Vries
Dolf de Vries
Peter Sanders
SB
Sandrien van Brakel
Tanja / Carolien's schoolmate
WF
Wendy Ferwerda
Susan
HK
Hans Kemna
SE
Simone Ettekoven
PF
Pieter Fleury
Jacques
JKJoop Keesmaat
Joop Keesmaat
JH
Judith Hees

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The Debut — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Debut?

The Debut is streaming on Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Debut on Netflix?

No, The Debut is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream.

Is The Debut on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Debut isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream instead.

Where can I watch The Debut for free?

The Debut is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.