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    German Movies

    The 40 most popular german movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Loves of a French Pussycat
    TMDB2.1

    Loves of a French Pussycat

    1972 · 1h 34m

    country: Germany

    Rolf, a sex-advice columnist and a lecher, has affairs with numerous women, but never a permanent relationship. Suzanne, one of his ex-lovers, offers to bet that no woman can get Rolf to propose marriage, a bet her girlfriend Andrea eagerly accepts. But there's a catch: To win the bet, Andrea must get the womanizing Rolf to commit to marriage without first going to bed with him.

    Kingdom of Heaven
    TMDB3.5

    Kingdom of Heaven

    2005 · 2h 24m

    country: United States

    After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.

    The Uprising
    TMDB3.4

    The Uprising

    2026 · 2h 8m

    country: Germany

    As war and plague devastate 14th-century England, a humble peasant ignites a rebellion, uniting an army of commoners to defy the King’s might in a desperate fight for justice and survival.

    The Pianist
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.0

    The Pianist

    2002 · 2h 30m

    country: France

    The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.

    Drifter
    TMDB2.6

    Drifter

    2023 · 1h 19m

    country: Germany

    Moritz follows a boyfriend to Berlin and is soon abandoned by him. Alone in the big city, he embarks on a journey through a wide range of queer experience. Only through a new circle of queer friends does he develop his own ideas of sexuality and masculinity, leading him to a clearer self-identity.

    Regretting You
    TMDB3.6
    FF1.5

    Regretting You

    2025 · 1h 56m

    country: United States

    Morgan Grant and her daughter Clara explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other.

    All Quiet on the Western Front
    TMDB3.9

    All Quiet on the Western Front

    2022 · 2h 27m

    country: Germany

    Paul Baumer and his friends Albert and Muller, egged on by romantic dreams of heroism, voluntarily enlist in the German army. Full of excitement and patriotic fervour, the boys enthusiastically march into a war they believe in. But once on the Western Front, they discover the soul-destroying horror of World War I.

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age
    TMDB3.4

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

    2007 · 1h 54m

    country: France

    When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.

    Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
    TMDB3.7
    FF3.0

    Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

    2006 · 2h 27m

    country: Germany

    Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

    The Tank
    TMDB3.6

    The Tank

    2025 · 1h 57m

    country: Germany

    A German Tiger tank crew is sent on a dangerous mission to rescue the missing officer Paul von Hardenburg from a top-secret bunker behind enemy lines. As they make their way through the lethal no-man's land, they must confront not only the enemy, but also their own fears and inner demons. Fueled by the Wehrmacht's methamphetamine, their mission increasingly becomes a journey into the heart of darkness.

    In the Lost Lands
    TMDB3.2

    In the Lost Lands

    2025 · 1h 41m

    country: Germany

    A queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where she and her guide, the drifter Boyce, must outwit and outfight both man and demon.

    Ninja Assassin
    TMDB3.4
    FF2.0

    Ninja Assassin

    2009 · 1h 39m

    country: United States

    Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.

    The NeverEnding Story
    TMDB3.6

    The NeverEnding Story

    1984 · 1h 41m

    country: Germany

    While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.

    Hotel Desire
    TMDB3.1

    Hotel Desire

    2011 · 38m

    country: Germany

    Antonia is a single mother who works as a hotel maid in Berlin. A normal hot summer day takes a dramatic turn when she crosses paths with a particular guest of the hotel, famous blind portrait painter Julius Pass.

    She Devils of the SS
    TMDB2.5

    She Devils of the SS

    1973 · 1h 35m

    country: Switzerland

    In the last days of WW2, women are volunteering from all over Germany to serve in the front lines by having sex with the brave Nazi soldiers. But when they start having sex with each other, things get complicated. Especially with the increasing danger from the revengeful Soviet army!

    Paris, Texas
    TMDB4.0

    Paris, Texas

    1984 · 2h 25m

    country: United Kingdom

    A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared four years earlier.

    The Name of the Rose
    TMDB3.7

    The Name of the Rose

    1986 · 2h 10m

    country: France

    14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

    Grand Jete
    TMDB2.4

    Grand Jete

    2022 · 1h 45m

    country: Germany

    Dance teacher and mother Nadja left her son Mario with her own mother when he was little. Now she has reappeared on his doorstep, seeking a closeness that knows fewer and fewer boundaries. An uncompromising film about family relationships.

    Downfall
    TMDB3.9

    Downfall

    2004 · 2h 35m

    country: Austria

    In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.

    Point Break
    TMDB3.0

    Point Break

    2015 · 1h 54m

    country: Germany

    A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    TMDB3.8

    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

    2009 · 2h 32m

    country: Denmark

    Swedish thriller based on Stieg Larsson's novel about a male journalist and a young female hacker. In the opening of the movie, Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for the magazine Millennium, loses a libel case brought by corrupt Swedish industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. Nevertheless, he is hired by Henrik Vanger in order to solve a cold case, the disappearance of Vanger's niece

    Around the World in 80 Days
    TMDB3.0

    Around the World in 80 Days

    2004 · 2h

    country: United States

    A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief and a French artist on a worldwide adventure that they can circle the globe in 80 days.

    Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
    TMDB3.5

    Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

    2021 · 1h 50m

    country: United States

    An elite Navy SEAL uncovers an international conspiracy while seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife.

    Liane, Jungle Goddess
    TMDB2.5

    Liane, Jungle Goddess

    1956 · 1h 28m

    country: Germany

    Researchers in the African jungle find a young white woman living with a tribe, that adores her as goddess. They carry her off and proudly report to the press. It turns out that she may be Liane, the long lost daughter of the rich shipowner Amelongen. So Toren starts civilizing her and takes her to Germany, where she - now in love with Toren - has to defend herself against accusations of legacy-hunting. Will she fit into her new society?

    The Lives of Others
    TMDB4.0

    The Lives of Others

    2006 · 2h 17m

    country: Germany

    In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria.

    Freedom Writers
    TMDB4.0

    Freedom Writers

    2007 · 2h 3m

    country: Germany

    A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

    Punisher: War Zone
    TMDB2.9

    Punisher: War Zone

    2008 · 1h 42m

    country: Canada

    Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished.

    Das Boot
    TMDB4.0

    Das Boot

    1981 · 2h 30m

    country: Germany

    A German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War, but it soon becomes the hunted. The crew tries to survive below the surface, while stretching both the boat and themselves to their limits.

    Exterritorial
    TMDB3.3
    FF3.0

    Exterritorial

    2025 · 1h 49m

    country: Germany

    When her son vanishes inside a US consulate, ex-special forces soldier Sara does everything in her power to find him — and uncovers a dark conspiracy.

    The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
    TMDB3.2

    The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

    2013 · 2h 10m

    country: Canada

    In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.

    Ballad of a Small Player
    TMDB2.9

    Ballad of a Small Player

    2025 · 1h 41m

    country: Germany

    Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.

    The Physician
    TMDB3.7

    The Physician

    2013 · 2h 35m

    country: Germany

    England, 1021: Born in a miserable mining town, Robert Cole swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.

    Run Lola Run
    TMDB3.7

    Run Lola Run

    1998 · 1h 20m

    country: Germany

    Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola's run.

    23 000 Lives
    TMDB3.1

    23 000 Lives

    2026 · 1h 52m

    country: Germany

    A group of young people sets sail for the Mediterranean to save the lives of refugees — a mission that puts their ideas of law and justice to the test.

    Fall for Me
    TMDB3.0

    Fall for Me

    2025 · 1h 43m

    country: Germany

    Lilli is suspicious of her sister's new fiance, but when an attractive stranger enters her life, she's suddenly distracted by the thralls of desire.

    Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights
    TMDB3.7

    Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights

    2024 · 1h 25m

    country: Denmark

    Niko the reindeer joins his father in Santa's Flying Forces, but when Santa's sleigh is stolen by an acquaintance, Niko must find it in time for Christmas.

    3096 Days
    TMDB3.7
    FF2.0

    3096 Days

    2013 · 1h 51m

    country: Germany

    A young Austrian girl is kidnapped and held in captivity for eight years. Based on the real-life case of Natascha Kampusch.

    Nosferatu
    TMDB3.8

    Nosferatu

    1922 · 1h 34m

    country: Germany

    The mysterious Count Orlok summons a happily married real estate agent to his castle, located up in the Transylvanian mountains, to finalise a terrifying deal.

    Pompeii
    TMDB2.8

    Pompeii

    2014 · 1h 45m

    country: Germany

    In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.

    Playing with Love
    TMDB2.6

    Playing with Love

    1977 · 1h 34m

    country: Italy

    Laura and Fabrizio have been meeting every summer in the forest by her parent's summer home. Fabrizio is a solitary boy with only his dog for company; Laura a sweet but unconfident child. This summer new aspects enter into their story as both are growing up. Laura is falling in love with Fabrizio, while he displays a new sexual awareness of her masked by his malice. Things develop further when they meet Sylvia who, unlike the innocent Laura, is confident and assertive. Fabrizio develops a fascination with her, eventually bribing Laura to fetch her to the forest to join them in play.

    About German Movies

    German cinema

    German cinema's two great periods bookend the century: Weimar-era Expressionism, whose shadows and angles built the visual grammar of horror and noir, and the New German Cinema of the 1970s under Fassbinder, Herzog, and Wenders.

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    The Pianist (8.4)
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