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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.

Youth in focus

A selection of films, documentaries, series

2024, comedy, 240 min, OV with German subtitles

Jugend - es ist kompliziert

8-part comedy series about five friends struggling through the ups and downs of everyday life in the big city. Starring Sarah Gailer, Fabian Hinrichs, Thomas Schubert.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek bis 06.09.2025.

Jugend - es ist kompliziert © ZDF/Frank Dicks/[M] FeedMee © ZDF/Frank Dicks/[M] FeedMee

2025, documentary, 60 min, OV with German subtitles

Gruschel mich! Die studiVZ-Story

The documentary tells the fascinating story of the rise and fall of what was once Germany’s largest social network.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 05.02.2027.

Gruschel mich! Die studiVZ-Story © NDR/privat © NDR/privat

2024, documentary, 90 min, OV with German subtitles

Generation Grenzenlos? Gen Z zwischen Ost und West

The documentary series shows the lives of young adults from East and West Germany and their experiences and perspectives in a changing society.
Watch on ARD mediathek until 30.09.2026.

Generation Grenzenlos? Gen Z zwischen Ost und West © MDR/Marcus Zahn © MDR/Marcus Zahn

2024, drama, 96 min, OV with German subtitles

Hungry

This drama series tells the story of 17-year-old Ronnie, who is admitted to a youth psychiatric ward due to anorexia and undergoes a therapeutic process until she recovers.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 28.11.2025.

Hungry © ZDF/Martin Rottenkolber © ZDF/Martin Rottenkolber

2023, documentary, 13 min, German subtitles

Straßenslang - wie Rap Deutschland verändert

This episode of HYPECULTURE explores the phenomenon of street slang and its close connection to German rap culture.
Watch on funk until 13.03.2028.

Straßenslang - wie Rap Deutschland verändert © funk © funk

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