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 selection of films, series, documentaries

2025, drama, 89 min, OV with German subtitles

Polizei – Spuren von Gewalt

A young man is accused of attacking police officers at a demonstration, but as he traces the evidence, he realizes that he is not the perpetrator but the victim of police violence. Starring Levy Rico Arcos, Petra Schmidt-Schaller (directed by Buket Alakuş).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 26.11.2026.

© NDR/Julia Terjung © NDR/Julia Terjung
2021, drama, 95 min, OV with German subtitles

Für immer Sommer 90

When he is confronted with an anonymous rape allegation from the summer of 1990, investment banker Andy sets out on an improvised journey into his East German past to uncover the truth. Starring Charly Hübner, Peter Schneider, Karoline Schuch (directed by Jan Georg Schütte).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 27.09.2026.

© ARD Degeto/Manju Sawhney © ARD Degeto/Manju Sawhney
2023, short, 20 min, OV with German subtitles

Briefe aus dem Inneren

Short film about youth, repression, and quiet resistance: Drawing on the memories of three teenagers who were arrested in 1961 for an anti-state slogan, Ahmad Mesgarha reads poems by political prisoners from GDR prisons.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 18.10.2026.

© MDR/Greenhouse Production © MDR/Greenhouse Production
2025, children's film, 74 min, OV with German subtitles

Ein Sommer in Sommerby

A film adaptation of the children's novel of the same name by Kirsten Boie. Siblings Martha, Mikkel and Mats are forced to spend the summer with their strict and reclusive grandmother, Inge, in the countryside. Despite a rocky start, the three siblings have an unforgettable summer. Starring Johanna Gastdorf, Lotta Herzog, Gregory Richters (directed by Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.01.2034.

© SWR/Wüste Medien/Britta Mangold © SWR/Wüste Medien/Britta Mangold
2011, documentary, 120 min, German OV

Konrad Duden

Who was the man behind the most famous German dictionary DUDEN? This four-part series explores the life and work of Konrad Duden.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 20.12.2028.

© BR, INTER/AKTION GmbH © BR, INTER/AKTION GmbH
2025, documentary, 79 min, OV with German subtitles

Endlich unsterblich

The documentary follows musician Florian Paul and his band as they strive to make their breakthrough in the fast-paced music industry.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 30.03.2028.

© BR, Südkino Filmproduktion GmbH © BR, Südkino Filmproduktion GmbH