Trial of Hein (2026)
Trial of Hein is in cinemas in Germany now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
Trial of Hein has only just arrived, so ratings for the German film are still finding their level. The 122-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. It's in theatres in Germany now — best caught on the big screen.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of German drama, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
After 14 years away, Hein returns to his home village on a remote island, only to discover that the close-knit community no longer recognises him. Suspecting him to be an impostor, they demand a trial to determine his true identity.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Kai Stänicke
Cast
When is Trial of Hein coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Trial of Hein is in its theatrical run in Germany, released 2026-08-27. German releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Germany
Availability as of 2026-09-12 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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