The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979)
The Marriage of Maria Braun is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
The verdict
The Marriage of Maria Braun is a dependable German film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 310 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 120-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of German drama, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 310 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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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