Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
Aguirre, the Wrath of God is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
The verdict
Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a solid, watchable German film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 1,298 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 95 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 95 minutes on it?
95 minutes of German history with an adventure streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 1,298 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want pace ahead of period detail
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 35m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | History / Adventure |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Werner Herzog
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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