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The Kleist File

6.0201152mMovieHistoryDocumentaryDrama

Kleist's death at Wannsee - a spectacular case that has disturbed and fascinated posterity to this day. The German poet is found shot - what does that mean? What exactly happened on the afternoon of November 21, 1811 at Kleiner Wannsee? What do you know about the woman who died with him?

DirectorTorsten Striegnitz
WritersTorsten Striegnitz·Simone Dobmeier
ProducerChristian Beetz

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 20 other countries

The Kleist File isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Canada, Croatia, Germany and 16 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Torsten Striegnitz

ABAlexander Beyer
Alexander Beyer
Heinrich von Kleist
MBMeret Becker
Meret Becker
Henriette Vogel
NHNina Hoss
Nina Hoss
Narrator

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The Kleist File — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Kleist File?

The Kleist File isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Kleist File on Netflix?

No, The Kleist File is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Kleist File on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Kleist File isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Kleist File for free?

The Kleist File isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Kleist File based on a true story?

Yes — The Kleist File is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).