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Louis van Beethoven

6.720202h MovieDramaHistory

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…

DirectorNiki Stein
WriterNiki Stein
ProducersKatarina Cvitic·Jan Novotný

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Cast · Directed by Niki Stein

TMTobias Moretti
Tobias Moretti
Ludwig van Beethoven (adult)
CP
Colin Pütz
Ludwig van Beethoven (child)
ABAnselm Bresgott
Anselm Bresgott
Ludwig van Beethoven (teen)
UNUlrich Noethen
Ulrich Noethen
Christian Gottlob Neefe
RKRonald Kukulies
Ronald Kukulies
Jean van Beethoven
COCornelius Obonya
Cornelius Obonya
Johann van Beethoven
SBSilke Bodenbender
Silke Bodenbender
Helene von Breuning
CHCaroline Hellwig
Caroline Hellwig
Eleonore von Breuning
PP
Peter Lewys Preston
Karl van Beethoven
JGJohanna Gastdorf
Johanna Gastdorf
Therese
STSabin Tambrea
Sabin Tambrea
Tobias Pfeiffer
JHJürgen Hartmann
Jürgen Hartmann
Caspar Belderbusch

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Louis van Beethoven — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Louis van Beethoven?

Louis van Beethoven is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Louis van Beethoven on Netflix?

No, Louis van Beethoven is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is Louis van Beethoven on Amazon Prime Video?

Louis van Beethoven isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Louis van Beethoven for free?

Louis van Beethoven is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is Louis van Beethoven based on a true story?

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