46 German & Austrian Films to Watch

A journalist in Eckernförde finds an audio cassette containing the final moments of politician Uwe Barschel, whose death remains controversial. The journalist's daughter, Nina, inadvertently takes the tape to Munich while visiting her mother in a sanatorium. This attracts the…

Ingo Hasselbach grew up in East Germany with Communist parents, giving him a unique perspective on political shifts. The film explores the complex question of how someone can change their beliefs. Hasselbach recounts the external factors that propelled him to…

Flo is an unusual teenager; while his friends are preoccupied with sex, he struggles even to say the word. His life takes a bizarre turn one morning after a strange phone call. Flo's penis, experiencing excitement for the first time,…

In Neukölln, Berlin, Lukas, Julius, Gino, and Sanchez navigate the challenges of daily life: drugs, gangs, rap music, violence, and monotony. Their existence takes a turn when they make a significant decision with far-reaching consequences, all stemming from a risky…

In Berlin, 14-year-old best friends Nini and Jameelah navigate the excitement of summer and school holidays. Jameelah's family, originally from Iraq, faces the uncertain possibility of deportation if their citizenship application isn't approved. For now, the girls try to focus…

This film follows a group of girls at a prestigious German boarding school. Situated across the lake is an equally exclusive boys' boarding school.

During the early years of World War II, a young Jewish boy is forcibly separated from his family and chooses to hide his identity by posing as an orphaned German child to survive. He successfully integrates into Nazi society, becoming…

Three quirky construction workers become annoyed by their slow and unmotivated new intern. They decide to get revenge by playing increasingly elaborate pranks on him.

Following the success of the bestselling book, this film tells the story of Germany's most successful rapper, known for his authentic, provocative, and controversial style. Even with his achievements, Bushido is constantly confronted by the challenges of his past.

In 2015, Francis, a 30-year-old refugee and the only survivor of a dangerous Mediterranean crossing, finds himself pulled into the dark side of Berlin.

In the late 1980s, dancers Pilatus and Morvan achieved international fame, topping the charts with their music and winning a Grammy Award. The duo famously never sang in their recordings. However, when the truth about their performances was revealed, it…

Stefan and Kai operate a successful business: a cannabis trade hidden within a pizza delivery service. Currently, their main challenge is dealing with an aphid infestation.

Years after their last encounter, Stefan and Kai reunite. Stefan has built a successful life as a lawyer in Dubai, while Kai remains in their hometown, struggling with personal issues and desperately trying to connect with his stepson who is…

Detlev Buck's film, based on Gregor Tressnow's novel, offers a realistic look at life in Berlin's Neukölln district. It explores themes of power and vulnerability, depicting the struggles of both those who cause trouble and those who are affected by…

A former racing driver is fighting to save his car repair shop and go-kart track from foreclosure. He decides on a risky plan: compete in the main race at Bilster Berg and win the prize money. He has one month…

Lucy, a remarkably good 10-year-old girl, and her best friend Rima try to make the world better through small acts of kindness. Their lives are upended when Lucy's parents' ice cream parlor faces closure due to a broken ice cream…

Two friends working in civil service escape to the Austrian Alps to avoid military conscription. There, one of them reconnects with his history, and they discover their unplanned getaway is proving to be more enjoyable than anticipated.

Can and his girlfriend, Jale, struggle to make ends meet while raising their young daughter, Meral, in a challenging neighborhood in Berlin. Can works as a dealer and runner for drug boss Hakan, tasked with supplying his clients within a…

This film, inspired by a compelling memoir, is set in a predominantly Muslim district of Berlin. It centers on a teenage gang member struggling to conceal his Jewish heritage, a secret that becomes crucial to his survival.

An art student's life takes a wildly funny turn when a series of misunderstandings accidentally lands him working as a gynecologist. As he struggles to navigate this new world, he discovers a knack for making women feel at ease, providing…

A group of wild friends from the Ruhr region head to Mallorca for a relaxing vacation filled with sun, beaches, and nightlife. Their trip quickly turns into a disaster when a series of unfortunate events leads them to be caught…

In Kiel, three foreign friends – Ertan, Kemal, and Mehdi, who proudly call themselves "Kanaks" – navigate life on the fringes. Initially scraping by with petty crime, their lives become increasingly entangled in violence and criminal activity. When Erkan impulsively…

A small-town trickster teams up with his scheming brother to join the local mafia. His relentless pursuit of karmic balance leads to darkly funny and violent consequences.

Wrongfully convicted of a robbery, a man serves six years in prison. Decades later, he is brought back into suspicion. Has he ever truly been guilty?

Tommie, a quiet man living in Cologne-Kalk, finds escape in movies and his collection of exhaust pipes. He endures daily workplace embarrassment, but remains hopeful, dreaming of his favorite actress, Gianna S. When he impulsively steals an unusual exhaust pipe…

Tom is a kind person, but he struggles to attract romantic attention. He's never had a relationship. On his college graduation day, he receives a lifelike sex doll as a joke. Mortified, he's shocked the next morning to find a…

Tommie and Mario are back in action, but this time their escapades take them into the German underworld. The police are eager to remove these two employees. When the mascot of 1st FC Cologne, "Hennes" the billy goat, is kidnapped,…

Thomas Arslan's second film in a Berlin trilogy is a deliberate, character-driven look at German-Turkish youth living in Berlin's Kreuzberg neighborhood. It follows the daily lives, family tensions, aspirations, and setbacks of three siblings as they wander aimlessly through the…

The Yildiz brothers – Celal, Sami, and Mesut – remain living together, despite their conflicting desires. Their family's struggling bridal shop fuels their individual yearnings for a different future: Celal dreams of reopening his mobile phone shop and risks their…

Two laid-back individuals discover an antique dagger and accidentally release a beautiful female warrior trapped within by a dark spell. An evil sorcerer, angered by this disruption, plans a ritual to seize both the dagger and the warrior for himself.…

This is the third film from comedians Erkan and Stefan.

Capitol-Insurance is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a party open to all employees at a hotel. But beneath the celebration, rumors suggest the company is struggling. To prevent layoffs stemming from the potential closure of a branch office, employees must relocate…

Julius, a charming and well-liked museum employee, organizes a sailing trip for his colleagues aboard his family's yacht. However, the outing takes a turn when it becomes clear that Julius is hiding a secret identity.

Fatih Akin's new film tells the dramatic and daring story of Giwar Hajabi, the key figure in German gangsta rap. Based on his autobiographical novel "All or Nothing," the film follows Giwar's journey from a difficult childhood in an Iraqi…

This is the story of a group of young adults navigating life in an affluent, close-knit small town.

With graduation looming, the friends at Gymnasium Kerkheim face an uncertain future. Markus struggles to balance time with his old friends and his girlfriend Sandra, who wants his attention. Dirk faces expulsion if he fails a crucial math exam. Meanwhile,…

Günni's car race ends badly for him and his Mustang. Meanwhile, Ossi "Raoul" is being pressured by a loan shark. Zombie proposes a solution that could help them both: a used car business involving an old American caravan. The group…

The German open-air swimming pool for women is sweltering with heat and a variety of bathing styles – topless, bikinis, swimsuits, and burkinis, each with its own set of rules, leading to constant conflict. The lifeguard struggles to maintain order.…

A newborn brings an initial sense of pain – a sacrifice from the body that sustained them before they could sustain themselves. The harsh reality of birth, a violent entry into the world and a fight for survival, marks the…

The sequel to "Ants in the Pants" reunites Flo with his familiar companions.

A group of German tourists gather at the African resort, Leisure Lodge. Businessman Harry Weber intends to pursue his secretary, Julia, but his wife, Melanie, is also there with designs on a skier named Toni. Weber’s business partner, Pfefferkorn, joins…

Charly and Paula are concerned that intimacy might damage their close friendship, but they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other physically. Their bodies unexpectedly become assertive, pushing them towards a sexual encounter.

Set in 1970s Berlin, the film follows Christiane F., a teenage girl navigating adolescence in a tough city. Living with her mother and sister in a large apartment, Christiane discovers a new disco called 'Sound,' captivated by its atmosphere and…

Garry Shandling's series provides a revealing look at the demanding world of late-night talk shows through the eyes of Larry Sanders, an anxious host struggling with self-doubt and suspicion. The show follows Larry, his loyal assistant Hank Kingsley, and his…

In the aftermath of World War II, a German soldier searches for his daughter, while an SS troop pursues a hidden Jewish treasure.