Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021)
Fabian: Going to the Dogs is streaming in Germany on Magenta TV+.
The verdict
Fabian: Going to the Dogs holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.5/10 on TMDB across 67 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 176 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In Germany you can stream it on Magenta TV+.
Should you spend 2h 56m on it?
2h 56m of German drama, leaning romance, not one for younger kids. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. This one is still settling
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 56m
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 67 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
In 1930s Berlin, Dr. Jakob Fabian, who works by day in advertising for a cigarette company and by night wanders the streets of the city, falls in love with an actress. As her career begins to blossom, prospects for his future begin to wane.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 56m — long |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Dominik Graf
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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