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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (2026)

German · Drama / Comedy · 138 min
Released 17 Sept 2026
Page updated 27 Oct 2026

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie opened in theatres in Germany on 17 Sept 2026, and its cinema run has most likely ended. No streaming release date in our sources yet — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.

FilmyChill score Not enough ratings — no audience ratings on TMDB, and no settled critics' verdict. How scoring works

Is it for you?

Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.

Skip if
you want plot momentum over character work
Best for
A solo watch or an evening with adults

Good to know

Watch with family?18 · Adults only

Director

Pauline Roenneberg

Cast

Lea Drinda
Lea Drinda
Fanny
Victoria Mayer
Victoria Mayer
Valerie
Corinna Harfouch
Corinna Harfouch
Marianne
Karoline Eichhorn
Karoline Eichhorn
Karoline
Thomas Mraz
Thomas Mraz
Kasimir
Mai Duong Kieu
Mai Duong Kieu
Joy

Story

On the morning of his hundredth birthday, Fanny finds her grandfather dead in his bed. As she and her family are forced to deal with the death, a bitter dispute over the inheritance erupts, in which old power relations are reversed.

When is Let Sleeping Dogs Lie coming to streaming?

Not streaming yet. German releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October and November 2026.

That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — we haven't seen one announced. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.

Where to watch in Germany

Theatrical run ended — streaming arrival pending

Availability as of 27 Oct 2026 — checked that day: not on any streaming service in Germany yet.

Trailer

Find the trailer on YouTube →

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Frequently asked

Is Let Sleeping Dogs Lie worth watching?
There aren't enough ratings for a verdict on Let Sleeping Dogs Lie. 2h 18m of German drama with a comedy streak, adults only. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Where can I watch Let Sleeping Dogs Lie?
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie opened in theatres in Germany on 17 Sept 2026, and its cinema run has most likely ended. We haven't seen an announced streaming release date yet — check back soon.
When is Let Sleeping Dogs Lie coming to streaming?
We haven't found an announced streaming release date for Let Sleeping Dogs Lie yet. German releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around October and November 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is Let Sleeping Dogs Lie family friendly?
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie is rated 18 — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Let Sleeping Dogs Lie in?
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie is a German film (Drama / Comedy).
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