Fitzcarraldo (1982)
Fitzcarraldo is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
The verdict
Fitzcarraldo ranks near the top of the current German film crop. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 924 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 157 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 2h 37m on it?
2h 37m of German drama with adventure threaded through, not one for younger kids. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 924 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 37m — long |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / 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 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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