Rhinegold (2022)
Rhinegold is streaming in Germany on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max.
The verdict
Rhinegold holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 102 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 138 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 18m on it?
2h 18m of German history with drama threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 102 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want pace ahead of period detail
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 18m |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | History / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fatih Akin
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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