Center of My World (2016)
Kernel Score: 80% · 268 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2016-11-10
Runtime: 115 minutes
Where to watch Center of My World
- Stream: Dekkoo
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A strange family: 17-year-old Phil lives with his mother and twin sister in an old mansion on the outskirts of town. When he returns from summer camp, the mood in the mansion has soured somehow. Phil doesn’t worry about it, hanging out with his best friend Kat instead. When he starts to feel attracted to a mysterious new student at school, Phil is plunged into emotional turmoil only exacerbated by the trouble at home.
Center of My World parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Center of My World is a coming-of-age drama about a teenage boy navigating family tension and his attraction to a new male student.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The coming-of-age story includes romantic attraction and relationship themes between teens.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jakob M. Erwa
Cast
- Louis Hofmann as Phil
- Sabine Timoteo as Glass
- Ada Philine Stappenbeck as Dianne
- Jannik Schümann as Nicholas
- Svenja Jung as Kat
- Inka Friedrich as Tereza
- Sascha Alexander Geršak as Michael
- Nina Proll as Pascal
- Clemens Rehbein as Kyle
- Aurélie Thépaut as Lehrerin
Center of My World FAQ
Is Center of My World good?
Center of My World has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 268 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Center of My World?
In the US you can stream Center of My World on Dekkoo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Center of My World OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Center of My World is a coming-of-age drama about a teenage boy navigating family tension and his attraction to a new male student.
What movies are like Center of My World?
If you liked Center of My World, try Udaan, Life in a Year, All the Bright Places and The Way He Looks.