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Measuring the World

6.420122h 7mMovieDrama

Germany in the early 19th century. "Die Vermessung der Welt" follows the two brilliant and eccentric scientists Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss on their life paths.

DirectorDetlev Buck
WritersDaniel Kehlmann·Detlev Buck
ProducersDetlev Buck·Claus Boje

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 7 other countries

Measuring the World isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Belarus, Czechia, Germany and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Detlev Buck

FFFlorian David Fitz
Florian David Fitz
Carl Friedrich Gauß
ASAlbrecht Schuch
Albrecht Schuch
Alexander von Humboldt
VKVicky Krieps
Vicky Krieps
Johanna Gauss
JKJérémy Kapone
Jérémy Kapone
Aimé Bonpland
KTKatharina Thalbach
Katharina Thalbach
Mrs. Gauß
DKDavid Kross
David Kross
Eugen Gauß
MGMax Giermann
Max Giermann
Military Man
GFGeorg Friedrich
Georg Friedrich
Slave Trader
DBDetlev Buck
Detlev Buck
Angry Man
SRSven Regener
Sven Regener
Natural Scientist I
LH
Leander Haußmann
Natural Scientist II
DKDaniel Kehlmann
Daniel Kehlmann
Spooky Man

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Measuring the World — streaming FAQ

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

Is Measuring the World on Netflix?

No, Measuring the World is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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Is Measuring the World based on a true story?

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