The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2015)
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The People vs. Fritz Bauer is streaming in Germany on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment.
What the audience says
The People vs. Fritz Bauer is a dependable German film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 221 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 105 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment.
Should you spend 1h 45m on it?
1h 45m of German history, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 221 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not keep track of who's who
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
It is the late 1950s. Flourishing under the economic miracle, Germany grows increasingly apathetic about confronting the horrors of its recent past. Nevertheless, Fritz Bauer doggedly devotes his energies to bringing the Third Reich to justice. One day Bauer receives a letter from Argentina, written by a man who is certain that his daughter is dating the son of Adolph Eichmann. Excited by the promising lead, and mistrustful of a corrupt judiciary system where Nazis still lurk, Bauer journeys to Jerusalem to seek alliance with Mossad, the Israeli secret service.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | History / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lars Kraume
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Joyn Plus titles in Germany
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