Germany, Year Zero
“A soldier can lose everything but his courage.”
Germany, Year Zero is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Germany, Year Zero
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Release date
- 1948-07-11
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $115,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Produzione Salvo D'Angelo
Germany, Year Zero — trailer
About Germany, Year Zero
Germany, Year Zero is a 1948 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Edmund Moeschke, Ernst Pittschau and Ingetraud Hinze. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 423 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Germany, Year Zero in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Edmund Moeschke
Edmund
Ernst Pittschau
Father
Ingetraud Hinze
Eva
Franz-Otto Krüger
Karl-Heinz
Erich Gühne
Teacher
Heidi Blänkner
Frau Rademaker (uncredited)
Jo Herbst
Jo (uncredited)
Barbara Hintz
Thilde (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
Karl Krüger
Doctor (uncredited)
Alexandra Manys
Eva's Friend (uncredited)
Christl Merker
Christl (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Germany, Year Zero in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Germany, Year Zero on Criterion Channel.
Is Germany, Year Zero on Netflix?+
Germany, Year Zero is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Germany, Year Zero?+
Germany, Year Zero has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Who stars in Germany, Year Zero?+
Germany, Year Zero stars Edmund Moeschke, Ernst Pittschau, Ingetraud Hinze, Franz-Otto Krüger and Erich Gühne.
When did Germany, Year Zero come out?+
Germany, Year Zero is a 1948 movie directed by Roberto Rossellini.
What genre is Germany, Year Zero?+
Germany, Year Zero is Drama film.
Who directed Germany, Year Zero?+
Germany, Year Zero was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
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