As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me (2001)
As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me is streaming in Germany on ARD Plus, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, ARD Plus Apple TV channel.
The verdict
As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me is a solid, watchable German film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 159 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 158 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on ARD Plus, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, ARD Plus Apple TV channel.
Should you spend 2h 38m on it?
2h 38m of German drama with a war streak, not one for younger kids. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 159 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
The German soldier Clemens Forel - determined to be reunited with his beloved family - makes a dramatic escape through bitter cold winters, desolate landscapes, and life threatening ventures from a Siberian labor camp after World War II. 8000 miles and three endless years of uncertainty later, he is finally about to reach his destination... An edge of your seat drama that celebrates the power of the human spirit and the force of will, while inspired and impowered by love.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 38m — long |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / War |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hardy Martins
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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