Krabat (2008)
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
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Krabat is streaming in Germany on Allstars, Studiocanal Presents ALLSTARS.
What the audience says
Krabat neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It's sitting at 5.9/10 on TMDB across 230 ratings, which puts it below the bar for most viewers.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of German action with a fantasy streak, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- At 5.9/10 from 230 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A 14-year-old orphan named Krabat flees the horrors of the 30 Years War by becoming an apprentice to an ominous master of a mysterious mill. Krabat is not only taught the craft of milling, but is also instructed in the sinister world of the darker arts. When the life of his friend and protector is threatened, Krabat must struggle to free himself from an evil sorcerer's control in a gripping fight for freedom, friendship and love.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Fantasy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marco Kreuzpaintner
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
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Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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