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Stella. A Life.

5.920242h 1mMovieDramaWarHistory

Stella, grows up in Berlin during the rule of the Nazi regime. She dreams of a career as a jazz singer, despite all the repressive measures she is forced to go into hiding with her parents in 1944, her life turns into a culpable tragedy.

DirectorKilian Riedhof
WritersMarc Blöbaum·Jan Braren
ProducersStefan Eichenberger·Katrin Goetter

Where to watch

Film Movement PlusFilm Movement Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kilian Riedhof

PBPaula Beer
Paula Beer
Stella Goldschlag
JNJannis Niewöhner
Jannis Niewöhner
Rolf Isaaksohn
KRKatja Riemann
Katja Riemann
Toni Goldschlag
LMLukas Miko
Lukas Miko
Gerd Goldschlag
JBJoel Basman
Joel Basman
Peter
DHDamian Hardung
Damian Hardung
Manfred Kübler
BL
Bekim Latifi
Aaron Salomon
GZGerdy Zint
Gerdy Zint
Dobberke
JGJulia Anna Grob
Julia Anna Grob
Hansi Meyer
RHRony Herman
Rony Herman
Heinz Gottschalk
MKMax Krause
Max Krause
Günther Abrahamson
PMPeter Miklusz
Peter Miklusz
Heinrich

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Stella. A Life. — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Stella. A Life.?

Stella. A Life. is streaming on Film Movement Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Plex. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Stella. A Life. on Netflix?

No, Stella. A Life. is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Film Movement Plus.

Is Stella. A Life. on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Stella. A Life. isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Film Movement Plus instead.

Where can I watch Stella. A Life. for free?

Stella. A Life. is available on Film Movement Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Stella. A Life. based on a true story?

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