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Martin Luther

8.019831 seasonTV SeriesDrama

This five-part East German biographical drama chronicles the life and religious reforms of Martin Luther, the 16th-century monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation. Produced by DEFA Studios for East German television to commemorate…

DirectorKurt Veth
WriterKurt Veth

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 3 other countries

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

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Der Protest
Oct 9, 1983
E2
The Son of Wickedness
Oct 13, 1983
E3
The Secrets of the Antichrist
Oct 16, 1983
E4
Here I stand...
Oct 20, 1983
E5
Conscience
Oct 23, 1983

Cast · Directed by Kurt Veth

UTUlrich Thein
Ulrich Thein
Martin Luther
OM
Otto Mellies
Lucas Cranach
RK
Ralf Kober
Philipp Melanchthon
HP
Hartmut Puls
Georg Spalatin
HSHorst Schönemann
Horst Schönemann
Kurfürst Friedrich der Weise
GL
Gesine Laatz
Kristina Gaertner
TRThomas Rühmann
Thomas Rühmann
Valentin Böhm
RBRenate Blume
Renate Blume
Barbara Cranach
LRLutz Riemann
Lutz Riemann
Amsdorf
HBHilmar Baumann
Hilmar Baumann
Schurff
MBMatthias Brenner
Matthias Brenner
Hebestreit
JBJens-Uwe Bogadtke
Jens-Uwe Bogadtke
Johann Agricola

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Martin Luther — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Martin Luther?

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

Is Martin Luther on Netflix?

No, Martin Luther is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Martin Luther on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Martin Luther for free?

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

How many seasons are in Martin Luther?

Martin Luther has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 1983.

Are all episodes of Martin Luther out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Martin Luther are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Martin Luther?

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

Is Martin Luther based on a true story?

Yes — Martin Luther is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).