Celebrate German-American Friendship through Cinema
Goethe on Demand: Our free streaming platform for German films

Over the years and across the Atlantic, countless German-American friendships have been formed. Lifelong bonds have grown – friendships that stand the test of time. And that’s exactly what we want to celebrate! Dive into a curated selection of remarkable German films – available to stream for free. So get comfortable, press play, and enjoy. Here’s to friendship — and great cinema!

Goethe on Demand, our free streaming platform, offers a carefully curated collection of contemporary German cinema – from modern classics and arthouse gems to powerful documentaries that offer a behind-the-scenes look at German society.

Start streaming – discover the Goethe on Demand collection!

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Breaking Lines

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The German Lesson

To mark the 100th anniversary of writer Siegfried Lenz’s birth, Goethe on Demand is presenting the film adaptation of his novel *The German Lesson*. This classic of postwar German literature, published in 1968 and sold in the millions, is now available to stream for free. The Goethe-Institut’s platform offers free access after registration.

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Among Friends

Under the motto “Among Friends" (Unter Freunden), the Goethe-Institut USA's campaign from fall 2025 to summer 2026 aims to strengthen the transatlantic partnership.