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.
A grieving widower wants to prevent his disenfranchisement. A fake lottery win and his friends from the retirement home help him. A touching tragicomedy by Patrick Winczewski starring Matthias Habich and Angela Winkler. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 10.01.2025.
Based on the novel by Ursula Krechel, the film tells the story of a Jewish-Christian family that survived persecution and exile during the Nazi era. After years of separation and the end of the war, they try to rebuild their lives in West Germany. Starring Ronald Zehrfeld, Johanna Wokalek and directed by Matthias Glasner. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 11.01.2025.
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.
Tom (Carlo Ljubek) and Katinka (Judith Bohle) run a psychotherapy practice for children and young people in Berlin. In 8 episodes, this drama series follows the therapy sessions of the four very different young protagonists. Directed by Caroline Link. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 22.01.2025.
Based on the play 'Heisenberg' by Simon Stephens: Two elderly loners meet by chance and, despite their differences, find each other over the course of the film. Starring Caroline Peters, Burghart Klaußner, directed by Lars Kraume. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 27.02.2025.
Two women from different generations in the Upper Palatinate region of Germany are fighting to keep the family farm going. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 08.03.2025.
