Germany, Year Zero (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1948, Germany, Year Zero is a drama, war and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 72 minutes. “A soldier can lose everything but his courage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Germany, Year Zero stars Edmund Moeschke as Edmund, Ernst Pittschau as Il Padre, Ingetraud Hinze as Eva and Franz-Otto Krüger as Karl-Heinz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Germany, Year Zero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Germany, Year Zero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Germany, Year Zero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Germany, Year Zero (1948)?
- In US, Germany, Year Zero is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Germany, Year Zero worth watching?
- Germany, Year Zero holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Germany, Year Zero?
- Germany, Year Zero stars Edmund Moeschke, Ernst Pittschau, Ingetraud Hinze, Franz-Otto Krüger and Erich Gühne.
- When was Germany, Year Zero released?
- Germany, Year Zero was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.