Next Door (2021)
Next Door is streaming in Germany on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Next Door is a dependable German film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 6.5/10 on TMDB across 120 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 93 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Germany you can stream it on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 93 minutes on it?
93 minutes of German drama with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 120 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
Berlin, the Prenzlauer Berg district. Daniel is a movie star accustomed to success. His loft apartment is stylish and so is his wife, and the nanny has the children under control. Everything is tip-top, bilingual and ready for him to jet off to an audition in London where a role in an American superhero film awaits the celebrated German-Spanish actor. Popping into the local bar on the corner, he finds Bruno sitting there. As transpires by the minute, Bruno has been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 33m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Daniel Brühl
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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