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Germany, Year Zero

7.619481h 14mNRMovieDrama

In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.

DirectorRoberto Rossellini
WritersRoberto Rossellini·Max Kolpé
ProducersRoberto Rossellini·Alfredo Guarini

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Cast · Directed by Roberto Rossellini

EMEdmund Moeschke
Edmund Moeschke
Edmund
EPErnst Pittschau
Ernst Pittschau
Father
IH
Ingetraud Hinze
Eva
FKFranz-Otto Krüger
Franz-Otto Krüger
Karl-Heinz
EGErich Gühne
Erich Gühne
Teacher
HB
Heidi Blänkner
Frau Rademaker (uncredited)
JHJo Herbst
Jo Herbst
Jo (uncredited)
BH
Barbara Hintz
Thilde (uncredited)
AHAdolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
KKKarl Krüger
Karl Krüger
Doctor (uncredited)
AM
Alexandra Manys
Eva's Friend (uncredited)
CM
Christl Merker
Christl (uncredited)

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Germany, Year Zero — streaming FAQ

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Germany, Year Zero is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Germany, Year Zero is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

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