Manitou's Shoe (2001)
Manitou's Shoe is streaming in Germany on CineMix+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Manitou's Shoe holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 599 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 85 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Germany you can stream it on CineMix+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 85 minutes on it?
85 minutes of German western with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 599 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- the genre's rhythms don't work for you
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Abahachi, Chief of the Apache Indians, and his blood brother Ranger maintain peace and justice in the Wild West. One day, Abahachi needs to take up a credit from the Shoshone Indians to finance his tribe's new saloon. Unfortunately Santa Maria, who sold the saloon, betrays Abahachi, takes the money and leaves. Soon, the Shoshones are on the warpath to get their money back, and Abahachi is forced to organize it quickly.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 25m — short |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Western / Comedy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michael Herbig
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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