Sissi (1955)
Sissi is streaming in Germany on Netflix.
The verdict
Sissi is a dependable German film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.3/10 on TMDB across 534 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 102-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 42m on it?
1h 42m of German comedy, leaning drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 534 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
The young Bavarian princess Elisabeth, who all call Sissi, goes with her mother and older sister Néné to Austria where Néné will be wed to an emperor named Franz Joseph, Yet unexpectedly Franz runs into Sissi while out fishing and they fall in love.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ernst Marischka
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.
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