Streaming Recommendations

Suitable for children © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank

We have compiled a fantastic selection of German films and series for you to enjoy that are currently available in the media libraries of the public broadcasters and on various streaming services in Germany.

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2020, drama, 90 min, German subtitles
Altes Land

Altes Land is a film adaptation of Dörte Hansen's novel, directed by Sherry Hormann. It follows the intertwined stories of three women across generations, exploring themes of family, home, displacement, and confronting the past. Starring Iris Berben, Milan Peschel, and Nina Kunzendorf.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 02.10.2024.

© ZDF / Boris Laewen
2023, documentary, 13 min, German subtitles
Straßenslang - wie Rap Deutschland verändert

This episode of HYPECULTURE explores the phenomenon of street slang and its close connection to German rap culture.
Watch on funk until 13.03.2028.

© funk
2023, documentary, 26 min, German subtitles
Arbeiten in der Pflege: Traum oder Albtraum?

Toni and Louisa give us an insight into their day-to-day work as intensive care nurses and surgical assistants. What do they like about their jobs?
Watch on funk until 20.12.2028.

© funk
2011, fantasy, 59 min, German subtitles
Aschenputtel

New adaptation of the Grimm fairytale by Uwe Janson starring Aylin Tezel, Florian Bartholomai, Barbara Auer: Despite enduring cruelty from her stepmother and stepsister, Cinderella refuses to be defeated.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 05.04.2028.

© WDR/Hardy Spitz
2024, drama, 260 min, German subtitles
Push

The drama series provides a realistic portrayal of the daily lives of three midwives in a hospital, navigating constant stress amid prematurely starting contractions, babies in breech position, and anxious parents. Starring: Anna Schudt, Mariam Hage, Lydia Lehmann, among others.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 10.03.2025.

© ZDF / Richard Kranzin, Bantrybay, [M] Serviceplan
2015, documentary, 360 min, German subtitles
Ein Sommer in Brandenburg

With an old Robur bus, the Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) team travels Brandenburg for a summer, exploring the countryside and encountering its people.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 15.07.2024.

© rbb/Johannes Unger
2017, comedy, 89 min, German subtitles
Zwei Bauern und kein Land

A comedy about an indebted farmer in the remote countryside of Mecklenburg who has just sold his farm when his estranged son unexpectedly returns and announces his intention to become a farmer. Starring Ernst Stötzner, Katharina Thalbach, Christoph Schechinger, and directed by Sibylle Tafel.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 15.01.2025.

© ARD Degeto/Thorsten Jander
2017, drama, 212 min, German subtitles
Landgericht - Geschichte einer Familie

Based on the novel by Ursula Krechel, the film tells the story of a Jewish-Christian family that survived persecution and exile during the Nazi era. After years of separation and the end of the war, they try to rebuild their lives in West Germany. Starring Ronald Zehrfeld, Johanna Wokalek and directed by Matthias Glasner.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 11.01.2025.

© ZDF / Walter Wehner
2024, drama, 105 min, German subtitles
Testo

Created by and starring Kida Ramadan, the series is about five convicts who commit a bank robbery that results in a hostage situation. Also starring Frederick Lau, Veysel Gelin, Nicolette Krebitz and Ronald Zehrfeld.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 02.02.2025.

© ARD Degeto/Marco Fischer/Grafik: Niklas Hail