Die Deutschen (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2008, Die Deutschen is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Die Deutschen is a German television documentary produced for ZDF that first aired from October to November 2008. Each episode recounts a selected epoch of German history, beginning with the reign of Otto the Great and ending with the collapse of the German Empire at the end of the First World War. In November 2010 the second season of Die Deutschen was published in German television, beginning with Charlemagne, the Frankish King, and ending with Gustav Stresemann, the Chancellor and Foreign Minister during the Weimar Republic. Historical events are recreated through a combination of live action scenes and computer generated animations. The series was filmed at over 200 different locations in Germany, Malta, and Romania at a cost of approximately €500,000 per episode.
Who’s in it. Die Deutschen stars Stefan Jürgens as Albrecht von Wallenstein, Hans Mittermüller as Narrator (voice), Christoph Kampmann as Historian and Wolfgang Muchitsch as Historian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Die Deutschen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Deutschen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Deutschen tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Deutschen (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Deutschen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Deutschen worth watching?
- Die Deutschen holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Deutschen?
- Die Deutschen stars Stefan Jürgens, Hans Mittermüller, Christoph Kampmann, Wolfgang Muchitsch and Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger.
- When was Die Deutschen released?
- Die Deutschen was released in 2008.