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.

Laughter is best medicine

Comedy movies and series

2005, comedy, 68 min, German subtitles
Löwenzahn, der Film – die Reise ins Abenteuer

In this television film, Peter Lustig is tricked into trading his small plot in Elchwinkel for a castle by a construction company. He realises his mistake and takes desperate measures to try and cancel the contract before it is too late... Starring Peter Lustig, Helmut Krauss, Dietmar Bär and Bettina Zimmermann. Directed by Hannes Spring.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 26.10.2027.

© ZDF / Christiane Pausch
2023, comedy, 184 min, German subtitles
I don't work here

Comedy series about the challenges of multi-generational living. Starring Akeem van Flodrop, Sina Martens, Gabriela Maria Schmeide and Peter Lohmeyer.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 20.07.2024.

© ZDF / Alina Simmelbauer / [M] NEUESUPER
2023, comedy, 96 min, 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
2023, comedy, 90 min, German subtitles
Merz gegen Merz - Hochzeiten

A comedy about a divorced couple who, after their separation, compete to see which of them will lead a more fulfilling life. Starring Christoph Maria Herbst and Annette Frier, directed by Felix Stienz.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until .07.09.2024.

© ZDF / Martin Valentin Menke
2015, comedy, 86 min, OV with German subtitles
Heimat ist kein Ort

In this road movie, three siblings, Inge, Klaus and Uwe, are sent on an odyssey through Poland to fulfil their father's last wish. Starring Marie Gruber, Jörg Schüttauf, Sönke Möhring, Karolina Lodyga and Piotr Witkowski. Directed by Udo Witte.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 14.04.2025.

@ ARD Degeto / Arvid Uhlig
2017, comedy, 90 min, OV with German subtitles
Kein Herz für Inder

The Neufund family is expecting a female exchange student called Sandy from England but instead of Sandy, a 13-year-old Indian boy shows up at the airport... Culture clash comedy starring Aglaia Szyszkowitz, Martin Brambach, Lena Urzendowsky, Mercedes Müller and Zayn Baig. Directed by Viviane Andereggen.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 05.05.2025.

© ARD Degeto/Stephan Rabold
2022-2023, comedy, 210/240 min, OV with German subtitles
Doppelhaushälfte

In this comedy series, two very different families live side-by-side in a semi-detached house in the Berlin countryside. Will they get along or could this be a recipe for disaster? Starring Milan Peschel, Minh-Khai Phan-Thi and Maryam Zaree.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 18.03.2025.

© ZDF / Johanna Schröder / [M] Thomas Carls