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Initiation

4.420091h 35mMovieDrama

16-year old Axel and his clique are rioting in a residential home. There he meets the 80-year old Gustav who gains interest in the young boy, as he reminds him of his lost love.

DirectorPeter Kern
WritersFrank Maria Reifenberg·Peter Kern

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Cast · Directed by Peter Kern

HBHelmut Berger
Helmut Berger
Gustav Tritzinsky
HLHarry Lampl
Harry Lampl
Axel
MKMelanie Kretschmann
Melanie Kretschmann
Jacob Ostermann a.k.a Christina Thürmer
MSMichael Steinocher
Michael Steinocher
Lippi
MRManuel Rubey
Manuel Rubey
Snoopy
MSMatthias Franz Stein
Matthias Franz Stein
Wolfi
OROliver Rosskopf
Oliver Rosskopf
Peter
SS
Sophie Schlichting
Eva
HSHeribert Sasse
Heribert Sasse
Willy
GSGregor Seberg
Gregor Seberg
Dr. Kraake
JG
Jazz Gitti
Die Päpstin
MS
Manfred Schmid
Toni

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Initiation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Initiation on Netflix?

No, Initiation is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player.

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Initiation is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United States.