German Documentaries on Netflix
The German Documentaries category on Netflix is identified by the secret code 63286. Below are 13 German Documentaries titles currently traceable on Netflix, sorted by rating. Top picks include Homeland (2019), Serengeti (2011), Geheimnisse des 'Dritten Reichs' (2011).
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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021. Independent reference, not affiliated with Netflix.
Homeland (2019)
This documentary examines the fluid definition of home for the residents of Germany and immigration's impact on the country's national identity.
Year: 2019
IMDb: 8.3
Runtime: 01:08:19
Netflix ID: 81324784 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Serengeti (2011)
High-resolution cameras capture the glory of the vast African savannah teeming with species that include cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras and crocodiles.
Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:37:55
Netflix ID: 70249059 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Geheimnisse des 'Dritten Reichs' (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.
Year: 2011
IMDb: 7.1
Netflix rating: 3.8/5
Netflix ID: 80004958 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Bavaria - Traumreise durch Bayern (2012)
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.
Year: 2012
IMDb: 6.6
Runtime: 01:31:26
Netflix ID: 81435602 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
A Perfect Crime (2020)
This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.3
Netflix ID: 81022994 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Expedition Happiness (German Version) (2017)
A filmmaker and his musician girlfriend attempt an epic road trip with their dog, traveling across North America in a refurbished school bus.
Year: 2017
IMDb: 5.9
Runtime: 01:36:32
Netflix ID: 80225528 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Pedal the World (2015)
Over the course of one memorable and adventure-filled year, Felix Starck documents his 18,000-kilometer bicycle journey across 22 countries.
Year: 2015
IMDb: 5.2
Runtime: 01:24:50
Netflix ID: 80245626 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Rabiat (2017)
Through racy, eye-opening reports, young journalists tackle hard-hitting topics affecting Generation Y, from pedophilia to cyberbullying.
Year: 2017
IMDb: 3.5
Netflix ID: 81059946 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Secrets of the Third Reich II (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.
Year: 2012
Netflix rating: 3.7/5
Netflix ID: 80005529 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Das Mittelmeer (2014)
Explore the natural beauty, diverse wildlife and timeless mysteries of the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding areas.
Year: 2014
Netflix ID: 80204348 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Docupy/Ungleichland (2018)
Featuring interviews with leading economic experts, this documentary explores the causes and effects of wealth disparity in Germany.
Year: 2018
Runtime: 00:43:39
Netflix ID: 81022394 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Like a Stranger (2020)
The rise, fall and rebirth of singer Roland Meyer de Voltaire gets detailed in a docuseries on the adversity challenging his quest for music success.
Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81324751 · Watch on Netflix
Data is Power (2020)
As Germany builds its presence in the digital space, one rapidly growing online retailer is bent on bringing the nation up to speed in this documentary.
Year: 2020
Runtime: 00:58:39
Netflix ID: 81324785 · Watch on Netflix