Streaming recommendations
Germany in all its diversity

A short film about the extraordinary relationship between Michael and his pet Billy, a spectacled caiman (directed by Leonard Mann).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 05.04.2026.

A documentary about the history and development of Frankfurt over the decades.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 24.12.2025.

A documentary about the complex relationship between humans and bears in the Trentino region, where the first ten bears were reintroduced into the wild 25 years ago.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.06.2032.

The film is about the big dream of show business. Ricky Sokatoni, an entertainer from rural Bavaria, is persuaded by his sister and manager Tanja to go on a big tour despite his stage fright. Starring Johannes Dullin, Karin Hanczewski (directed by Sabine Koder).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 29.12.2026.

The documentary introduces the Ozeaneum Stralsund, a natural history museum, aquarium and research center that offers fascinating insights into the underwater world of the Baltic and North Seas.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 26.12.2025.

In this comedy, Katja Riemann and Olli Dittrich play five different couples searching for happiness across five intertwined episodes. Directed by Otto Alexander Jahrreiss.
Watch in ARD Mediathek until 26.07.2025.

The documentary examines the growing social inequality in Germany and the challenges of upward mobility associated with it.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 26.12.2026.

The crime drama tells the story of how a police operation at a protest spirals out of control in a heated atmosphere. An internal investigation aims to determine the role played by police officer Jan Vogt. Starring Justus Johanssen, Brigitte Hobmeier (directed by Nicolai Rohde).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 08.11.2025. 

A documentary about people whose profession and passion are closely linked to the wild boar. 
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 31.10.2025.

A film about the story behind Katarina Witt's surprising comeback at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. Starring Lavinia Nowak, Dagmar Manzel (directed by Michaela Kezele).
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 23.09.2025.

From the series Lohnt sich das? which looks into how people make a living from their vocations. This episode follows master baker Sebastian for a day. He speaks openly about his income, how he lives on it, and what his job involves.
Watch on BR@Youtube.
 

Documentary about the Uckermark and the people who live there. 
Watch on ADR Mediathek until 12.02.2026

From the ZDF series Terra X History: In Germany, owning a Schrebergarten (allotment) has been viewed as rather an uncool and stuffy pastime, although that view is changing. This programme looks at the German allotment’s eventful 150-year history, and how these small gardens enrich Germany’s cities.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 17.06.2027.

The kebab is closely linked to Germany’s history of guest workers and migration and it is also become one of the nation’s favourite fast foods.
Watch on funk until 14.07.2026.

This 45-minute documentary explores the Wannsee Conference, which was held on 20 January 1942, where officials from the Nazi party gathered to plan the ‘final solution’. The documentary looks at the role that the Conference played in the subsequent Holocaust.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 20.01.2027.

In this episode of Willi wills wissen, Willi explores the topic of love and asks himself whether there is a love that lasts forever?
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 17.12.2025.

 

The documentary tells short stories and incidents about the culture, nature and way of life in Bavarian Swabia in spring.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 2099.

The documentary presents three narratives that highlight the oppression of homosexuals during the Nazi era, while also portraying their resilience, survival and way of life in the midst of adversity.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 28.01.2029.

The documentary raises the question whether artificial intelligence can assume the role of a personal caregiver, potentially replacing traditionally interpersonal roles like therapist, priest, or best friend.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 29.12.2028.

A scooter tour along the "Franconian Beer Route" - from the smallest brewery in Bavaria to the beer capital of Bamberg.
Watch on 3sat Mediathek until 17.05.2027.

A bird’s eye view of Germany in winter: the landscape is transformed into a winter wonderland and the cities are aglow with Christmas lights.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 24.12.2026.

This episode of MrWissentogo Geschichte sheds light on how football was used as a propaganda tool and to suppress specific groups under the Nazi regime.
Watch on funk until 11.08.2027.

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

A documentary about autumn. This film captures the spectacular colours and enchanting atmosphere of this season, which is anything but simply grey, cold and wet.  
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 13.11.2025.

This episode of MrWissen2go Geschichte explores the history of German football from its origins to the present day. Watch on funk until 05.08.2026.

A documentary series about families, couples and singles who have moved from the city to the country: They swapped metropopolitan Berlin for rural  Brandenburg to make a new start in the countryside.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 08.01.2026.

In the Bundesliga, the call for more sustainability is ever growing louder. This concerns issues like waste management, mobility, and energy. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 13.01.2028.

Einfach Fußball follows referee Felix Zwayer on a match day, providing insights into his daily life on and off the pitch. Watch on funk until 05.10.2033.

This documentary follows young football talents in Germany on their way to becoming professional football players, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, risks and realities of the football industry. Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.01.2099.

This episode of Terra X-History explores a dark chapter in the post-war history of German football: the legacy of the Nazi era. Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 27.11.2026.

Franz Beckenbauer - a German football legend and World Cup winner as both player and coach. However, allegations of corruption have clouded his legacy. What public view will remain of him? Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 06.09.2025.