Streaming recommendations

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. And best of all, they can be streamed for free,without registration or geoblocking.

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A selection of documentaries, films and series

2014, documentary, 10 min, OV with German subtitles

Thomas Mann · Dichter dran!

This episode of the series Dichter dran sheds light on the life and work of Thomas Mann.
Watch on planet schule until 01.01.2099.

Thomas Mann - Dichter dran! © WDR/Heidi Kull © WDR/Heidi Kull

2024, drama, 95 min, OV with German subtitles

KATI - Eine Kür, die bleibt

A film about the story behind Katarina Witt's surprising comeback at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. Starring Lavinia Nowak, Dagmar Manzel (directed by Michaela Kezele).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 23.09.2025.

KATI - Eine Kür, die bleibt © ZDF/Stanislav Honzík/Odeon Fiction/[M] Irenaeus Herok © ZDF/Stanislav Honzík/Odeon Fiction/[M] Irenaeus Herok

2024, documentary, 30 min, OV with German subtitles

Granfluencer - wie die Alten Social Media erobern

The documentary follows several senior citizens as they conquer social media as older influencers, breaking stereotypes about old age in the process.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 16.10.2025.

2023, documentary, 70 min, OV with German subtitles

C wie Karl Marx Stadt

The documentary series portrays people and their stories from Chemnitz as the city prepares to become the European Capital of Culture 2025.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 31.12.2025.

2024, drama, 89 min, OV with German subtitles

Allein zwischen den Fronten

The crime drama tells the story of how a police operation at a protest spirals out of control in a heated atmosphere. An internal investigation aims to determine the role played by police officer Jan Vogt. Starring Justus Johanssen, Brigitte Hobmeier (directed by Nicolai Rohde).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 08.11.2025.

2024, drama, 96 min, OV with German subtitles

Hungry

This drama series tells the story of 17-year-old Ronnie, who is admitted to a youth psychiatric ward due to anorexia and undergoes a therapeutic process until she recovers.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 28.11.2025.