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.

Films about artificial intelligence

A selection of films, documentaries, series

2024, documentary, 50 min, OV with German subtitles

Das KI Manifest

The documentary explores the impact and possibilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the film industry. Four filmmakers engage with the topic and attempt to articulate their thoughts on the future of film.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 27.05.2026.

Das KI Manifest © ZDF und Johanna Wittig / DRIVE beta © ZDF und Johanna Wittig / DRIVE beta

2024, documentary, 30 min, OV with German subtitles

Künstliche Intelligenz in der Landwirtschaft – Gegen den Hunger in der Welt

An episode from the plan b series: This documentary addresses the challenges and potential of AI in agriculture.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 13.10.2029.

Künstliche Intelligenz in der Landwirtschaft – Gegen den Hunger in der Welt © ZDF/Antonia Schaefer © ZDF/Antonia Schaefer

2021, documentary, 18 min, OV with German subtitles

Die besten Filme über KÜNSTLICHE INTELLIGENZ (mit @SoManyTabs)

This episode of Cinema strikes back takes a look at the evolution of the representation of AI in film.
Watch on funk until 06.04.2026.

Die besten Filme über KÜNSTLICHE INTELLIGENZ (mit @SoManyTabs) © funk © funk

2020, documentary, 25 min, OV with German subtitles

Der Künstliche Intelligenz-Check

In this episode of the series Checker Reportagen, Tobi wants to find out how artificial intelligence works.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 06.10.2029.

Der Künstliche Intelligenz-Check © BR/megaherz gmbh © BR/megaherz gmbh

2023, documentary, 45 min, Germa subtitles

Better Than Human? - Leben mit KI

The documentary raises the question of whether artificial intelligence can assume the role of a significant caregiver, potentially replacing traditional roles like therapist, priest, or best friend.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 29.12.2028.

Better Than Human? - Leben mit KI © MDR/DRIVE beta/Benjamin Kahlmeyer © MDR/DRIVE beta/Benjamin Kahlmeyer

2023, comedy, 30 min, OV with German subtitles

Der KI-Kollege

Stehlmann's accounting firm gets a new employee, an AI that only knows one agenda: optimization. Any harmony at the office is now gone. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 13.12.2025.

Der KI-Kollege © ZDF/Frédéric Batier © ZDF/Frédéric Batier

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