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Buddenbrooks

7.519791 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Family saga set in 19th century Germany, chronicling the lives of three generations of the Buddenbrook family, the owners of a family business in the northern town of Luebeck. Based on the novel by Thomas Mann.

DirectorFranz Peter Wirth

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

Buddenbrooks isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Oct 15, 1979
E2
Episode 2
Oct 22, 1979
E3
Episode 3
Oct 29, 1979
E4
Episode 4
Nov 5, 1979
E5
Episode 5
Nov 12, 1979
E6
Episode 6
Nov 19, 1979
E7
Episode 7
Nov 26, 1979
E8
Episode 8
Dec 3, 1979
E9
Episode 9
Dec 10, 1979
E10
Episode 10
Dec 17, 1979
E11
Episode 11
Dec 23, 1979

Cast · Directed by Franz Peter Wirth

Gerd Böckmann
Gerd Böckmann
Christian Buddenbrook
Ruth Leuwerik
Ruth Leuwerik
Konsulin Buddenbrook
Marion Kracht
Marion Kracht
Tony Buddenbrook
Volkert Kraeft
Volkert Kraeft
Thomas Buddenbrook
Rolf Boysen
Rolf Boysen
Kommandant Schwarzkopf
Klaus Schwarzkopf
Klaus Schwarzkopf
Bankier Kesselmeyer
Katharina Brauren
Katharina Brauren
Antoinette Buddenbrook
Martin Benrath
Martin Benrath
Konsul Buddenbrook
Carl Raddatz
Carl Raddatz
Buddenbrook sen.
Michael Degen
Michael Degen
Bendix Grünlich
Sigfrit Steiner
Sigfrit Steiner
Edmund Pfühl

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Buddenbrooks — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Buddenbrooks?

Buddenbrooks isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Austria and Germany. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Buddenbrooks on Netflix?

No, Buddenbrooks is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Buddenbrooks on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Buddenbrooks isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Buddenbrooks for free?

Buddenbrooks isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Buddenbrooks?

Buddenbrooks has 1 season in total (11 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of Buddenbrooks out yet?

Yes — all 11 episodes across 1 season of Buddenbrooks are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Buddenbrooks?

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