The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus.
The verdict
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse has pulled the kind of numbers most German films never see. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 297 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 122 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, alleskino Amazon Channel, ARD Plus.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of German crime, leaning mystery. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 297 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Genre | Crime / Mystery |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fritz Lang
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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