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The Life of Beethoven

8.319271h 11mMovieDrama

Filmed in Austria for the hundredth anniversary of Beethoven's death, this 1927 silent film tells the story of the German genius' eventful emotional life. Presented in a restored version and with rearranged music, a biopic to be savored with ears wide open.

DirectorHans Otto Löwenstein
WriterEmil Kolberg

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Cast · Directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein

FKFritz Kortner
Fritz Kortner
Ludwig van Beethoven
LG
Lilian Gray
Giulietta Guiccardi
DD
Dely Drexler
Therese von Brunswick
HA
Heinz Altringen
WS
Willy Schmieder
Fürst Lichnowsky
EB
Ernst Baumeister
Joseph Haydn

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The Life of Beethoven — streaming FAQ

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Is The Life of Beethoven on Netflix?

No, The Life of Beethoven is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Life of Beethoven on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for The Life of Beethoven?

The Life of Beethoven hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 8, 1927. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is The Life of Beethoven based on a true story?

Yes — The Life of Beethoven is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).