Streamingtipps

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.

2023, crime, 90 min. OV with German subtitles
Der Millionen Raub

An armoured car robbery is staged, but after an argument one of the drivers disappears with the €8 million worth of loot. When he's arrested, police, lawyers and family members pressure him to reveal the whereabouts of the money. Starring Inaam Al Battat, Karim Ben Mansur, Anja Kling, directed by Lars Becker.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 29.03.2025.

Der Millionen Raub © ZDF/Thomas Leidig

2024, documentary, 45 min, OV with German subtitles
Hans Zimmer – Der Rebell von Hollywood

Terra X History tells the success story of Hans Zimmer and his breakthrough in Hollywood.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 14.04.2029.

© ZDF/ZDF
2023, drama, 89 min, OV with German subtitles
Der Fall Marianne Voss

After almost 50 years of seemingly harmonious marriage, Marianne is found dead in the woods and her husband Karsten is suspected of murder. The subsequent trial unveils the truth about their relationship. Starring Jörg Schüttauf, Valerie Koch, directed by Uljana Havemann.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 22.03.2025.

© ZDF/Stefan Erhard
2017, comedy, 89 min, OV with 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
2023, comedy, 96 min, OV with German subtitles
Clashing Differences

In this drama, the planned House of Womxn panel at the International Women’s Conference is in trouble: too white! It has to be more diverse... Starring Thelma Buabeng, Minh-Khai Phan-Thi, Şafak Şengül and Jane Chirwa.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 05.10.2024.

© ZDF / Diara Sow
2021, documentary, 12 min, OV with German subtitles
10 erfolgreiche Deutsche in Hollywood

From the series Cinema strikes back: Documentary about 10 German filmmakers and actors who made it in Hollywood and how they got there.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 12.10.2026.

© funk / Schattenwolf GmbH, Leo Lakämper
2011, fantasy, 59 min, OV with 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