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.

Films about artificial intelligence

A selection of documentaries, films and 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, 16 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 bis 06.10.2029.

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

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