Wings of Desire (1987)
Wings of Desire is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
The verdict
Wings of Desire landed among the stronger German films of its release window. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 1,538 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 128 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 2h 8m on it?
2h 8m of German drama with a fantasy streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 1,538 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Fantasy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Wim Wenders
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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