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Merkel

7.020221h 37mMovieDocumentary

Driven by extensive archive material and interviews with those who know her, this is the astonishing story of how a triple outsider – a woman, a scientist, and an East German – became the de facto leader of the “Free World”, told for the first time for an international audience.

DirectorEva Weber
ProducersSonja Henrici·Mark Thomas

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Cast · Directed by Eva Weber

AMAngela Merkel
Angela Merkel
Self
CRCondoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice
Self
BUBernd Ulrich
Bernd Ulrich
Self
TMThomas de Maizière
Thomas de Maizière
Self
RK
Robert M. Kimmitt
Self
RB
Ralph Bollmann
Self
ME
Melissa Eddy
Self
RARobin Alexander
Robin Alexander
Self
DK
Dirk Kurbjuweit
Self
MSMartin Schulz
Martin Schulz
Self
SM
Simon McDonald
Self
MH
Margaret Heckel
Self

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Which OTT platform streams Merkel?

Merkel is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Merkel on Netflix?

Yes — Merkel is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

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Merkel isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Merkel is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Merkel based on a true story?

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