The Elfkins: Baking a Difference (2019)
The Elfkins: Baking a Difference is streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
The Elfkins: Baking a Difference is a solid, watchable German film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 6.6/10 on TMDB from 51 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 78-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 78 minutes on it?
78 minutes of German family with animation threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.6/10 from 51 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're watching alone and want more bite
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
The legendary Elfkins (Heinzelmännchen) of Cologne were gnomes secretly helping craftsmen at night until they were ousted by a tailor's malevolent wife 200 years ago. This is the story of their return.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 18m — short |
| Watch with family? | 0 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Family / Animation |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ute von Münchow-Pohl
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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