Even Dwarfs Started Small (1971)
German · Comedy / Drama · 96 min
★ 6.4 Moderate ratings 128 ratings
Released 2 Feb 1971
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 6.4 from 128 ratings on TMDB
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Even Dwarfs Started Small is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+.
What the audience says
Even Dwarfs Started Small is a middling German film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It carries a 6.4/10 on TMDB across 128 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 96 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 96 minutes on it?
96 minutes of German comedy, leaning drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.4/10 across 128 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
A group of tormented patients stage a coup at an oppressive, dismal asylum after they're not allowed out on an excursion.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 36m — short |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Werner Herzog
Cast
Helmut DöringPaul GlauerGisela HertwigHertel MinknerGertrud PicciniMarianne Saar
Where to watch in Germany
Amazon Arthaus ChannelArthaus+
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 13 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Amazon Arthaus Channel titles in Germany
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Frequently asked
Is Even Dwarfs Started Small worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 6.4/10 on audience ratings. 96 minutes of German comedy, leaning drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Where can I watch Even Dwarfs Started Small?
You can stream Even Dwarfs Started Small in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+.
When is Even Dwarfs Started Small coming to streaming?
Even Dwarfs Started Small is already streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+.
What language is Even Dwarfs Started Small in?
Even Dwarfs Started Small is a German film (Comedy / Drama).
How long is Even Dwarfs Started Small?
Even Dwarfs Started Small runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Even Dwarfs Started Small?
Even Dwarfs Started Small stars Helmut Döring, Paul Glauer, Gisela Hertwig and Hertel Minkner, directed by Werner Herzog.
When did Even Dwarfs Started Small come out?
Even Dwarfs Started Small was released on 2 Feb 1971.
