Heimat 2: A Chronicle of a Generation (1993)
Heimat 2: A Chronicle of a Generation is streaming in Germany on Arthaus+.
The verdict
Heimat 2: A Chronicle of a Generation stayed short of the ratings needed to call this German series either way. Episode length hovers around 116 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Arthaus+.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — German drama, leaning family, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
The movie consist of 13 separate episodes each handling a period between 1960 and 1970. It tells the story of a group of people in Munich (mostly music and film students). The movie tells a story in many different levels about love, friendship, misfortune, loss, art, politics, history with important historic events of the decennium in the background.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~116 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Family |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Edgar Reitz
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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