Best German Documentaries on Netflix 2026
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Our pick of the best German Documentaries on Netflix right now, ranked by audience rating out of the 13 titles in category code 63286. Tap any title for full details and where to watch.
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1. Homeland (2019)
Rated 8.3/10 on IMDb, from 2019, 1h 08m. This documentary examines the fluid definition of home for the residents of Germany and immigration's impact on the country's national identity.
2. Serengeti (2011)
Rated 7.6/10 on IMDb, from 2011, 1h 37m. High-resolution cameras capture the glory of the vast African savannah teeming with species that include cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras and crocodiles.
3. Geheimnisse des 'Dritten Reichs' (2011)
Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb, from 2011. This series examines the inner workings of the Nazi regime with interviews of remaining survivors of the Third Reich as well as contemporary experts.
4. Bavaria - Traumreise durch Bayern (2012)
Rated 6.6/10 on IMDb, from 2012, 1h 31m. This ode to Germany’s largest state provides bird's-eye views of its castles and cities along with up-close looks at its traditions and industries.
5. A Perfect Crime (2020)
Rated 6.3/10 on IMDb, from 2020. This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
6. Expedition Happiness (German Version) (2017)
Rated 5.9/10 on IMDb, from 2017, 1h 36m. A filmmaker and his musician girlfriend attempt an epic road trip with their dog, traveling across North America in a refurbished school bus.
7. Pedal the World (2015)
Rated 5.2/10 on IMDb, from 2015, 1h 24m. Over the course of one memorable and adventure-filled year, Felix Starck documents his 18,000-kilometer bicycle journey across 22 countries.
8. Rabiat (2017)
Rated 3.5/10 on IMDb, from 2017. Through racy, eye-opening reports, young journalists tackle hard-hitting topics affecting Generation Y, from pedophilia to cyberbullying.
9. Secrets of the Third Reich II (2012)
From 2012. The lost, hidden, or never-known secrets of World War II's Nazi regime are finally revealed in this new collection of astonishing true tales.
10. Das Mittelmeer (2014)
From 2014. Explore the natural beauty, diverse wildlife and timeless mysteries of the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding areas.