Men Without Beard (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Men Without Beard is a comedy and drama film directed by Rainer Simon, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In his daydreams, 15-year old Otto is a real hero who masters dangerous situations by the dozen. But in reality, the rather imaginative ninth grader has trouble moving up to the next grade. Fortunately, his teacher Nickel notices that Otto does not lack intelligence, but the ability to use his imagination for the requirements of everyday school life. Together with school director Menschke, Nickel tries to change Otto’s attitude. Although this is easier said than done, Otto eventually realizes that he has to try to build his cloud-castles only after school has ended. And his teacher is going to support him in his attempts.
Who’s in it. Men Without Beard stars Hermann Beyer as Lehrer Nickel, Manfred Böhm as Otto Hintz, Käthe Reichel as Frau Hintz and Rolf Hoppe as Gangster, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men Without Beard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men Without Beard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men Without Beard (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Men Without Beard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Men Without Beard?
- Men Without Beard stars Hermann Beyer, Manfred Böhm, Käthe Reichel, Rolf Hoppe and Dieter Franke.
- When was Men Without Beard released?
- Men Without Beard was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.