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On Probation (1981): Cast & Where to Watch

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On Probation is a 1981 drama directed by Herrmann Zschoche, starring Katrin Sass as Nina Kern, Dieter Montag and Michaela Hotz. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.

On Probation (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is On Probation About?

The premise of On Probation without spoilers.

Nina Kern, a divorced woman in her late twenties, is on the brink of losing full custody of her three children, who have already been placed in a home for the displaced because of Nina’s long‑standing willful neglect. Though she has repeatedly broken vows to improve her moral conduct, the court grants her one final chance on probation.

On Probation Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
Where to watch

Where to Watch On Probation

Stream it on Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

On Probation Cast & Characters

Katrin Sass leads the cast as Nina Kern, with Dieter Montag as Herr Kern and Michaela Hotz as Mireille Kern. Directed by Herrmann Zschoche; 19 actors are credited in all.

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On Probation FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of On Probation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is On Probation?

On Probation runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was On Probation released?

On Probation was released on September 17, 1981.

Who directed On Probation?

On Probation was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

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Who is in the cast of On Probation?

On Probation stars Katrin Sass as Nina Kern, Dieter Montag as Herr Kern and Michaela Hotz as Mireille Kern, among 19 credited actors.

Where can I watch On Probation?

In the US, On Probation is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).

Does On Probation have a post-credit scene?

No. On Probation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is On Probation in?

The original language of On Probation is German.

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