The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025)
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele is streaming in Germany on Magenta TV+.
The verdict
Ratings on The Disappearance of Josef Mengele stayed too thin to say where this German film lands. It clocks in at a standard 135 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Magenta TV+.
Should you spend 2h 15m on it?
2h 15m of German history with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Skip if
- you want pace ahead of period detail
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor at Auschwitz, escapes to South America to rebuild his life in hiding. Through the eyes of his son who finds him again, Mengele is confronted with a past he can no longer ignore. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay via Brazil, the man who became known as “The Angel of Death” will organize his methodical disappearance to avoid any form of trial.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 15m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | History / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
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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