Merkel (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2022, Merkel is a documentary film directed by Eva Weber, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Driven by extensive archive material and interviews with those who know her, this is the astonishing story of how a triple outsider – a woman, a scientist, and an East German – became the de facto leader of the “Free World”, told for the first time for an international audience.
Who’s in it. Merkel stars Angela Merkel as Self, Günther Jauch as Historical recordings, Condoleezza Rice as Self and Bernd Ulrich as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Merkel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merkel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merkel tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merkel (2022)?
- In US, Merkel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merkel worth watching?
- Merkel holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merkel?
- Merkel stars Angela Merkel, Günther Jauch, Condoleezza Rice, Bernd Ulrich and Thomas de Maizière.
- When was Merkel released?
- Merkel was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.