A Stroll to Syracuse (2026)
The verdict
A Stroll to Syracuse stayed short of the ratings needed to call this German film either way. At a brisk 97 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. It had its theatrical run in Germany — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Story
In the middle of his life, Paul Gompitz from Rostock makes the decision to travel to Syracuse in Sicily. He is driven to follow in the footsteps of the poet Johann Gottlieb Seume. But: Paul lives in the GDR, behind the most annoying border in the world. His plan is impossible by legal means. So he has to prepare an escape.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 37m — short |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Lars Jessen
Cast
When is A Stroll to Syracuse coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — A Stroll to Syracuse is in its theatrical run in Germany, released 2026-06-28. German releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around August 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Germany
Availability as of 24 Aug 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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