A Coffee in Berlin (2012)
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A Coffee in Berlin is streaming in Germany on HBO Max.
What the audience says
A Coffee in Berlin earns its keep as a steady German film that knows its audience. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 362 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 88 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Germany you can stream it on HBO Max.
Should you spend 88 minutes on it?
88 minutes of German drama with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 362 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Niko, a twenty-something college dropout, lives for the moment as he drifts through the streets of Berlin, curiously observing everyone around him and oblivious to his growing status as an outsider. Then on one fateful day, through a series of absurdly amusing encounters, everything changes.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 28m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jan Ole Gerster
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in Germany
Trailer
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