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Even Dwarfs Started Small

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1971 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Naked or Happiness, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • An animal is harmed or dies.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A group of tormented patients stage a coup at an oppressive, dismal asylum after they're not allowed out on an excursion.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Werner Herzog

  • Helmut DöringHombré
  • Paul GlauerErzieher
  • Gisela HertwigPobrecita
  • Hertel MinknerChicklets
  • Gertrud PicciniPiccini
  • Marianne SaarTheresa
  • Brigitte SaarCochina
  • Gerd GickelPepe
  • Erna GschwendtnerAzucar
  • Gerhard MaerzTerritory