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 collection of films, documentaries, series

2025, drama, 180 min, OV with German subtitles

Sturm kommt auf

After World War I, political divisions deepen in a Bavarian village, and cobbler Julius Kraus finds himself caught increasingly between the fronts. Starring Josef Hader, Sigi Zimmerschied (directed by Matti Geschonneck).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 2.11.2026.

© ZDF/Mathias Bothor © ZDF/Mathias Bothor
2025, comedy, 250 min, OV with German subtitles

Chabos

Peppi was the only person not invited to the class reunion. Back in the Ruhr region, memories of the 2000s resurface alongside long-suppressed truths. Starring Johannes Kienast, Nico Marischka (directed by Arkadij Khaet, Mickey Paatzsch).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 22.08.2026.

© ZDF/Nikolaus Schreiber © ZDF/Nikolaus Schreiber
2024, comedy, 89 min, OV with German subtitles

Tiefwassertaucher unterm Dach

The residents of an apartment block in Vienna join forces to support an overwhelmed mother in her custody battle with her ex-husband, helping to keep her small family together. Starring Martina Ebm, Hanno Koffler (directed by Rupert Henning).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 19.11.2026.

© MDR/ORF/Fabio Eppensteiner © MDR/ORF/Fabio Eppensteiner
2019, comedy, 89 min, OV with German subtitles

Und wer nimmt den Hund?

After 25 years of marriage, George wants to start again with someone younger. Separation therapy is intended to prevent a looming 'War of the Roses'. Starring Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Tukur (directed by Rainer Kaufmann).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 26.11.2026.

© ARD Degeto/Boris Laewen © ARD Degeto/Boris Laewen
2021, documentary, 45 min, OV with German subtitles

Flaschenpost aus Dresden? Wie sich unser Müll über die Elbe verbreitet

After discovering a German beer bottle in the Arctic, director Steffen Krones embarks on a cinematic experiment. Using homemade GPS buoys, he tracks the journey of rubbish from Dresden down the Elbe River to remote Arctic regions.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 29.11.2026.

© MDR/ravir film © MDR/ravir film
2025, drama, 90 min, OV with German subtitles

Verschollen

While searching for his missing son in South America, Klemens Stadler uncovers a network of corruption and crime committed in the name of climate protection. Starring Axel Milberg, Julia Koschitz (directed by Daniel Harrich).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 10.11.2026.

© SWR/Diwafilm © SWR/Diwafilm