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Yella

6.220071h 30mMovieDramaThrillerHorror

A young East German woman leaves her controlling husband/business partner and relocates to a West German city to start anew as an accountant, but he soon catches up with her.

DirectorChristian Petzold
WriterChristian Petzold
ProducersMichael Weber·Florian Koerner von Gustorf

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christian Petzold

NHNina Hoss
Nina Hoss
Yella Fichte
DSDevid Striesow
Devid Striesow
Philipp
HSHinnerk Schönemann
Hinnerk Schönemann
Ben
BKBurghart Klaußner
Burghart Klaußner
Dr. Gunthen
BABarbara Auer
Barbara Auer
Barbara Gunthen
CRChristian Redl
Christian Redl
Yellas Vater
SB
Selin Bademsoy
Dr. Gunthens Tochter
WMWanja Mues
Wanja Mues
Sprenger
MWMichael Wittenborn
Michael Wittenborn
Dr. Schmidt-Ott
MBMartin Brambach
Martin Brambach
Dr. Fritz
JNJoachim Nimtz
Joachim Nimtz
Prietzel
PBPeter Benedict
Peter Benedict
Dr. Friedrichs Anwalt Oliver

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Yella — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Yella?

Yella is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Yella on Netflix?

No, Yella is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Yella on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Yella isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Yella for free?

Yella is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.