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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.

A selection of films, series, documentaries

  • 2025, documentary, 75 min, OV with German subtitles

    Crunch – Traum und Albtraum in der Gaming-Industrie


    This documentary provides an in-depth look at the toxic work culture in the gaming industry and shows how high the price can be for a dream job in this field.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 03.03.2026.

    Crunch – Traum und Albtraum in der Gaming-Industrie © SWR/Max Kuwertz/Jan Kapitän © SWR/Max Kuwertz/Jan Kapitän

  • 2025, documentary, 168 min, OV with German subtitles

    Generation Wohnkrise. Lohnt sich das?

    A documentary series about the housing challenges faced by young people in Germany – from renting and inheriting to buying.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 18.03.2030.

    Generation Wohnkrise. Lohnt sich das? © BR/Julia Knoblauch/Montage: Hannah Wiesner © BR/Julia Knoblauch/Montage: Hannah Wiesner

  • 2024, documentary,101 min, OV with German subtitles

    Sisterqueens

    The documentary follows three girls from Berlin-Wedding as they learn to find their voice and challenge societal norms through the rap project Sisterqueens.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 04.01.2027.

    Sisterqueens © ZDF/Paola Calvo © ZDF/Paola Calvo

  • 2025, thriller, 90 min, OV with German subtitles

    Helix


    Film adaptation of the novel Helix by Marc Elsberg: a thriller about a bodyguard who becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy involving genetic research. Starring Svenja Jung, Hannes Jaenicke, Samuel Finzi (directed by Elmar Fischer).
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 15.06.2026.

    Helix © WDR/near future films/Hans-Joachim Pfeiffer © WDR/near future films/Hans-Joachim Pfeiffer

  • 2024, documentary, 68 min, OV with German subtitles

    Jamel - Lauter Widerstand

    A documentary about the Lohmeyer couple, who, in the far-right-leaning village of Jamel, take a stand against extremism with an annual music festival.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 20.11.2031.

    Jamel - Lauter Widerstand © ARD Kultur/SWR/Labo M/Andreas Hornoff © ARD Kultur/SWR/Labo M/Andreas Hornoff

  • 2022, documentary, 350 min, OV with German subtitles

    Lüge und Wahrheit – Die Macht der Information

    The documentary series examines the role of information through various historical examples, particularly how lies, conspiracy theories, and manipulations shape history.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek bis 1.1.2099.

    Lüge und Wahrheit – Die Macht der Information © ZDF und Tobias Lenz © ZDF und Tobias Lenz

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