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6.819981h 39mMovieDramaThriller

The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards…

DirectorHans-Christian Schmid
WritersHans-Christian Schmid·Michael Gutmann
ProducersJakob Claussen·Thomas Wöbke

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 4 other countries

23 isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Hans-Christian Schmid

ADAugust Diehl
August Diehl
Karl Koch
FBFabian Busch
Fabian Busch
David
DL
Dieter Landuris
Pepe
JKJan-Gregor Kremp
Jan-Gregor Kremp
Lupo
BKBurghart Klaußner
Burghart Klaußner
Weber
SKStephan Kampwirth
Stephan Kampwirth
Jochen Maiwald
ZZZbigniew Zamachowski
Zbigniew Zamachowski
Sergej
PFPeter Fitz
Peter Fitz
Brückner
LTLilly Marie Tschörtner
Lilly Marie Tschörtner
Beate
AS
Arnulf Schumacher
Seybert
PJPatrick Joswig
Patrick Joswig
Alex
SLSven Lehmann
Sven Lehmann
Computerverkäufer

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23 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 23?

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

Is 23 on Netflix?

No, 23 is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is 23 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 23 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch 23 for free?

23 isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is 23 based on a true story?

Yes — 23 is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).