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Virgin Machine (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 4.5

Virgin Machine poster

Released in 1988, Virgin Machine is a drama film directed by Monika Treut, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. A German woman travels to San Francisco to find her mother, but winds up distracted by the sexually flamboyant culture of the city.

Who’s in it. Virgin Machine stars Ina Blum as Dorothee Müller, Marcelo Uriona as Bruno, Gad Klein as Heinz and Peter Kern as Hormone Specialist, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Virgin Machine has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Virgin Machine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Virgin Machine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Virgin Machine (1988)?
In US, Virgin Machine is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Virgin Machine worth watching?
Virgin Machine holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Virgin Machine?
Virgin Machine stars Ina Blum, Marcelo Uriona, Gad Klein, Peter Kern and Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.
When was Virgin Machine released?
Virgin Machine was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.