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The German Friend

5.420121h 40mMovieDramaRomance

It’s the late 1950s, and in an affluent and quietly respectable part of Buenos Aires, young Sulamit Löwenstein strikes up a friendship with her next-door neighbour Friedrich over the whereabouts of her family dog. She is the daughter of…

DirectorJeanine Meerapfel
WriterJeanine Meerapfel
ProducersRicardo Freixa·Jeanine Meerapfel

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Film Movement PlusFilm Movement PlusHooplaHoopla
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Cast · Directed by Jeanine Meerapfel

CCCeleste Cid
Celeste Cid
Sulamit Löwenstein
MRMax Riemelt
Max Riemelt
Friedrich Burg
BSBenjamin Sadler
Benjamin Sadler
Michael Tendler
HBHartmut Becker
Hartmut Becker
Herr Werner Kunheim
JBJoaquín Berthold
Joaquín Berthold
Polaco
JNJean Pierre Noher
Jean Pierre Noher
Philipp Löwenstein
SMSebastián Mogordoy
Sebastián Mogordoy
Enfermero 2
DFDaniel Fanego
Daniel Fanego
FMFernán Mirás
Fernán Mirás
KAKatja Alemann
Katja Alemann
VCVíctor Hugo Carrizo
Víctor Hugo Carrizo
NGNicolás Goldschmidt
Nicolás Goldschmidt

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The German Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The German Friend?

The German Friend is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The German Friend on Netflix?

No, The German Friend is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Film Movement Plus and Hoopla.

Is The German Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The German Friend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Film Movement Plus and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The German Friend for free?

The German Friend is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.