Germany, Year Zero (1948)
Kernel Score: 85% · 417 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 1948-07-11
Runtime: 74 minutes
Where to watch Germany, Year Zero
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
Germany, Year Zero parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this post-WWII Italian neorealist drama shows a boy struggling to survive amid the ruins of Nazi Germany's defeat.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Set amid the devastation of post-war Berlin, implying hardship and desperation rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Edmund Moeschke as Edmund
- Ernst Pittschau as Father
- Ingetraud Hinze as Eva
- Franz-Otto Krüger as Karl-Heinz
- Erich Gühne as Teacher
- Heidi Blänkner as Frau Rademaker (uncredited)
- Jo Herbst as Jo (uncredited)
- Barbara Hintz as Thilde (uncredited)
- Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
- Karl Krüger as Doctor (uncredited)
Germany, Year Zero FAQ
Is Germany, Year Zero good?
Germany, Year Zero has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 417 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Germany, Year Zero?
In the US you can stream Germany, Year Zero on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max.
Is Germany, Year Zero OK for kids?
Germany, Year Zero is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this post-WWII Italian neorealist drama shows a boy struggling to survive amid the ruins of Nazi Germany's defeat.
What movies are like Germany, Year Zero?
If you liked Germany, Year Zero, try The Book Thief, Rome, Open City, The Children's Train and Woman in Gold.