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Axel the Hero

3.820191h 30mMovieComedyDrama

Axel lives in a poor village where people work days at the chicken farm and gamble their last pennies at night. It's made Manne, the farm and casino owner, a very powerful man. Axel's debts are so great he has to do whatever Manne says. So…

DirectorHendrik Hölzemann
WritersAndré Bergelt·Hendrik Hölzemann
ProducersMarcel Lenz·Guido Schwab

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 3 other countries

Axel the Hero 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.

Cast · Directed by Hendrik Hölzemann

JKJohannes Kienast
Johannes Kienast
Axel
CGChristian Grashof
Christian Grashof
Heiner
ESEmilia Schüle
Emilia Schüle
Jenny
SGSascha Alexander Geršak
Sascha Alexander Geršak
Manne
OBOliver Bröcker
Oliver Bröcker
Börde
AZAdrian Zwicker
Adrian Zwicker
Eule
IKImogen Kogge
Imogen Kogge
Tante Vera
KWKatharina Wackernagel
Katharina Wackernagel
Frau Kowalski
BBBibiana Beglau
Bibiana Beglau
Eva
GR
Gitte Reppin
Ginger
PGPhilippe Graber
Philippe Graber
MEMax Eipp
Max Eipp

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Axel the Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Axel the Hero?

Axel the Hero 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 Axel the Hero on Netflix?

No, Axel the Hero is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Axel the Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Axel the Hero isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Axel the Hero for free?

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