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Generation War

8.120131 season12TV SeriesWar & PoliticsDramaAction & Adventure

Career-soldier Wilhelm, his pacifist younger brother Friedhelm, and their friends Charlotte, Viktor and Greta say farewell in the summer of 1941 in Berlin, with the promise to meet again after the war.

ProducersBenjamin Benedict·Nico Hofmann

Where to watch

ZDF Select Amazon Channel ZDF Select Amazon Channel Magenta TV+Magenta TV+
Availability shown for Germany · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Different Time
Mar 17, 2013 6.5
E2
A Different War
Mar 18, 2013 7.7
E3
A Different Country
Mar 20, 2013 7.9

Cast

Volker Bruch
Volker Bruch
Wilhelm Winter
Tom Schilling
Tom Schilling
Friedhelm Winter
Katharina Schüttler
Katharina Schüttler
Greta Müller
Ludwig Trepte
Ludwig Trepte
Viktor Goldstein
Miriam Stein
Miriam Stein
Charlotte
Mark Waschke
Mark Waschke
Dorn
Henriette Richter-Röhl
Henriette Richter-Röhl
Hildegard
Götz Schubert
Götz Schubert
Dr. Jahn
Hildegard Schroedter
Hildegard Schroedter
Brigitte
Sylvester Groth
Sylvester Groth
Hiemer

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Generation War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Generation War?

Generation War is streaming on ZDF Select Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Generation War on Netflix?

No, Generation War is not on Netflix in Germany as of August 2026. It's currently on ZDF Select Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+.

Is Generation War on Amazon Prime Video?

Generation War isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Germany, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Generation War for free?

Generation War is available on ZDF Select Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Generation War?

Generation War has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of Generation War out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Generation War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Generation War?

No — Generation War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.