The Debut (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1977, The Debut is a drama and romance film directed by Nouchka van Brakel, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The delicate story of the impossible love between an older married man and a fourteen-year old schoolgirl.
Who’s in it. The Debut stars Marina de Graaf as Carolien, Gerard Cox as Hugo, Pleuni Touw as Rita and Kitty Courbois as Carolien's moeder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Debut has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Debut page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Debut tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Debut (1977)?
- In US, The Debut is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Debut worth watching?
- The Debut holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Debut?
- The Debut stars Marina de Graaf, Gerard Cox, Pleuni Touw, Kitty Courbois and Dolf de Vries.
- When was The Debut released?
- The Debut was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.