Germany, Year Zero Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Germany, Year Zero, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Germany, Year Zero (1948) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A soldier can lose everything but his courage.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Edmund Moeschke as Edmund; Ernst Pittschau as Father; Ingetraud Hinze as Eva; Franz-Otto Krüger as Karl-Heinz; Erich Gühne as Teacher; Heidi Blänkner as Frau Rademaker (uncredited); Jo Herbst as Jo (uncredited); Barbara Hintz as Thilde (uncredited)
About Germany, Year Zero
In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
More like Germany, Year Zero
- Alone in Berlin
- The Book Thief
- The Children's Train
- The Island on Bird Street
- Rome, Open City
- Woman in Gold
- Despair
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Germany, Year Zero?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Germany, Year Zero?
Edmund Moeschke as Edmund; Ernst Pittschau as Father; Ingetraud Hinze as Eva; Franz-Otto Krüger as Karl-Heinz; Erich Gühne as Teacher; Heidi Blänkner as Frau Rademaker (uncredited); Jo Herbst as Jo (uncredited); Barbara Hintz as Thilde (uncredited)
Is this Germany, Year Zero guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



