Movie

The Harmonists

★ 6.7(67)19972h 6m

The Harmonists is streaming on Disney Plus, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and maxdome Store. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Joseph Vilsmaier
Release date: 1997-12-25
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: German
Box office: $244,523
Status: Released
Country: Austria
Studio: Beta Film

About The Harmonists

The Harmonists is a 1997 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, starring Ben Becker, Heino Ferch and Ulrich Noethen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 67 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Harmonists in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis, because three of them are Jewish.

Cast

Ben Becker

Robert Biberti

Heino Ferch

Roman Cycowski

Ulrich Noethen

Harry Frommermann

Heinrich Schafmeister

Erich A. Collin

Max Tidof

Ari Leschnikoff

Kai Wiesinger

Erwin Bootz

Meret Becker

Erna Eggstein

Katja Riemann

Mary Cycowski

Rolf Hoppe

Julius Streicher

Dana Vávrová

Ursula Bootz

Noemi Fischer

Otto Sander

Themes & keywords

berlin, germanynazimusicalbiographyantisemitism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Harmonists in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Harmonists on Disney Plus, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and maxdome Store.

Is The Harmonists on Netflix?+

The Harmonists is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+.

How long is The Harmonists?+

The Harmonists has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in The Harmonists?+

The Harmonists stars Ben Becker, Heino Ferch, Ulrich Noethen, Heinrich Schafmeister and Max Tidof.

When did The Harmonists come out?+

The Harmonists is a 1997 movie directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.

What genre is The Harmonists?+

The Harmonists is Music and Drama film.

Who directed The Harmonists?+

The Harmonists was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.