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.

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A selection of films, series, documentaries

2023, short film, 21 min, OV with German subtitles

Der mit dem Krokodil tanzt

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.

Der mit dem Krokodil tanzt © MDR/Leonard Mann © MDR/Leonard Mann

2024, documentary,180 min, OV with German subtitles

Alles außer Kartoffeln: Menschen. Küche. Heimat.

The documentary series follows six migrant restaurateurs who have brought a piece of their identity to Germany with their dishes from their homelands.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.01.2099.

Alles außer Kartoffeln: Menschen. Küche. Heimat. © HR © HR

2015, documentary, 88 min, OV with German subtitles

Vom Glück, ein Frankfurter zu sein

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

Vom Glück, ein Frankfurter zu sein © HR/Simone Jung © HR/Simone Jung

2023, documentary, 94 min, OV with German subtitles

Pumping Beauty

The documentary series follows two female bodybuilders on their journey to the Ms. Olympia competition in Las Vegas.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 04.08.2028.

2025, documentary, 32 min, OV with German subtitles

Y-History: War mein Uropa ein Nazi?

In this documentary, Adrian Oeser explores how his great-grandfather’s Nazi past has influenced the history and dynamics of his own family.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 07.05.2030.

2025, dramedy, 140 min, OV with German subtitles

Marzahn Mon Amour

The series is based on the autobiographical novel by Katja Oskamp: A writer in crisis dares to make a fresh start as a pedicurist in Berlin-Marzahn. Starring Jördis Triebel, Yvonne Yung Hee Bormann, Deborah Kaufmann (directed by Clara Zoë My-Linh von Arnim).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 14.03.2026.