Faraway, So Close! (1993)
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Faraway, So Close! is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
What the audience says
Faraway, So Close! holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.9/10 on TMDB from 186 ratings, right around average territory.
Should you spend 2h 27m on it?
2h 27m of German drama, leaning fantasy. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 186 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
A group of angels look longingly upon the life of humans. Berlin now is a very different place: unified in name but overrun with crime, corruption, and—in what turns out to be a key theme here—Americans.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 27m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Fantasy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Wim Wenders
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Amazon Arthaus Channel titles in Germany
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