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.

Youth in Focus

A selection of films, series, documentaries

  • 2021, animation, 104 min, OV with German subtitles

    Wo ist Anne Frank

    Where Is Anne Frank is an animated film about Anne Frank's imaginary friend, Kitty, who comes to life in present-day Amsterdam and embarks on a quest to find Anne (directed by Ari Folman).
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 24.01.2030.

    Wo ist Anne Frank © hr/Purple Wale/Anne Frank Fonds Basel © hr/Purple Wale/Anne Frank Fonds Basel

  • 2025, documentary, 60 min, OV with German subtitles

    Gruschel mich! Die studiVZ-Story

    The documentary tells the fascinating story of the rise and fall of what was once Germany’s largest social network.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 05.02.2027.

    Gruschel mich! Die studiVZ-Story © NDR/privat © NDR/privat

  • 2024, documentary, 90 min, OV with German subtitles

    Generation Grenzenlos? Gen Z zwischen Ost und West

    The documentary series shows the lives of young adults from East and West Germany and their experiences and perspectives in a changing society.
    Watch on ARD mediathek until 30.09.2026.

    Generation Grenzenlos? Gen Z zwischen Ost und West © MDR/Marcus Zahn © MDR/Marcus Zahn

  • 2018, documentary, 26 min, OV, multilingual subtitles

    Streetphilosophy: Liebe, aber wie?

    From the series Streetphilosophy: In this episode Ronja von Rönne searches for the right kind of relationship and asks why we are always looking for the perfect partner.
    Watch on ARTE Mediathek until 27.07.2025.

    Streetphilosophy: Liebe, aber wie? © rbb © rbb

  • 2024, drama, 96 min, OV with German subtitles

    Hungry

    This drama series tells the story of 17-year-old Ronnie, who is admitted to a youth psychiatric ward due to anorexia and undergoes a therapeutic process until she recovers.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 01.09.2026.

    Hungry © ZDF/Martin Rottenkolber © ZDF/Martin Rottenkolber

  • 2023, documentary, 13 min, OV with German subtitles

    Straßenslang - wie Rap Deutschland verändert

    This episode of HYPECULTURE explores the phenomenon of street slang and its close connection to German rap culture.
    Watch on funk until 13.03.2028.

    Straßenslang - wie Rap Deutschland verändert © funk © funk

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