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.

Discover Germany

A selection of films, series, documentaries

2026, documentary, 29 min, OV with German subtitles

Mainzer Stadtschreiber Literaturpreis: Drei ostdeutsche Frauen bummeln durchs Land

The Mainz writer-in-residence Annett Gröschner embarks on a poetic journey from East to West across Germany with authors Peggy Mädler and Wenke Seemann.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 28.02.2031.

© ZDF und Andreas Pein © ZDF und Andreas Pein
2025, documentary, 59 min, OV with German subtitles

Anna im Land der tausend Seen

Anna spends a summer around the Mecklenburg Lakes and reports on her encounters with native animals such as cranes, raccoons, and European bison or wolves.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 23.05.2031

© BR/Text und Bild Medienproduktion GmbH & Co. KG/stock.adobe.com/Michelle Gruber/David/Montage: BR © BR/Text und Bild Medienproduktion GmbH & Co. KG/stock.adobe.com/Michelle Gruber/David/Montage: BR
1983 - 2024, documentary, OV with German subtitles

Gernstl unterwegs

An iconic travel documentary series featuring documentary filmmaker Franz Xaver Gernstl, who, for his reports, first traveled crisscross through Bavaria and Germany, and later around the entire world.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 20.02.2028.

© BR, megaherz gmbh © BR, megaherz gmbh
2017, documentary, 89 min, OV with German subtitles

Deutschland bei Nacht - Im Zauber der Dunkelheit

A documentary showcasing Germany at night in stunning images – from Lake Constance to the Wadden Sea, from rural areas to the bustling metropolises of the country. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 24.11.2026.

© SWR/Ricardo Garzon Mesa © SWR/Ricardo Garzon Mesa
2025, documentary, 58 min, OV with German subtitles

Hamburgs Kioske

The documentary showcases the full diversity of Hamburg’s kiosks—from the Kiez to Blankenese.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 15.05.2028.

© NDR © NDR
2022, documentary, 30 min, OV with German subtitles

Entlang der Oder - Flussgeschichten

A documentary about life along the Oder, the border river between Germany and Poland.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 22.07.2027.

© ZDF/M. Ruuck © ZDF/M. Ruuck