Audience★ 6.8 from 26 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict
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In the Face of Crime is streaming in Germany on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel .
What the audience says
The few people who have rated In the Face of Crime mostly like this German series. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 26 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — German crime with drama threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Skip if
you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
Best for
A slow burn across the week
Story
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Good to know
Runtime
~45 min per episode
Watch with family?
16 · Older kids & up
Genre
Crime / Drama
Language
German
Best screen
Stream at home
Director
Rolf Basedow
Cast
Max Riemelt
Marek Gorsky
Ronald Zehrfeld
Sven Lottner
Mišel Matičević
Mischa
Alina Levshin
Jelena
Arved Birnbaum
Nico Roeber
Uwe Preuss
Bruno Hollmann
Where to watch in Germany
ARD PlusARD Plus Apple TV channelARD Plus Amazon channel Magenta TV+
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon Video
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 26 ratings). It rates 6.8/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — German crime with drama threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch In the Face of Crime?
You can stream In the Face of Crime in Germany on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+.
Is In the Face of Crime family friendly?
In the Face of Crime is rated 16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is In the Face of Crime in?
In the Face of Crime is a German series (Crime / Drama).
