Phoenix (2014)
Phoenix is streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, filmingo.
The verdict
Phoenix holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 508 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 98 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, filmingo.
Should you spend 98 minutes on it?
98 minutes of German drama, not one for younger kids. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 508 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
In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 38m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christian Petzold
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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