Das Boot
1981 · 8.1/10
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The highest-rated German-language films, from crowd-pleasers to cult classics.
The best German movies: as of 10 November 2026, the top three are Das Boot (1981, 8.1/10), Metropolis (1927, 8.1/10), and M (1931, 8.1/10), ranked by TMDB viewer score.
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Metropolis
1927 · 8.1/10
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M
1931 · 8.1/10
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The Lives of Others
2006 · 8.0/10
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
1920 · 7.9/10
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Faust
1926 · 7.9/10
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Downfall
2004 · 7.9/10
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Late Shift
2025 · 7.9/10
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Lessons of Darkness
1992 · 7.9/10
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Close to the Horizon
2019 · 7.8/10
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Die Nibelungen: Siegfried
1924 · 7.8/10
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The Last Laugh
1924 · 7.8/10
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Wings of Desire
1987 · 7.8/10
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Drive - The Pretenders
2026 · 7.7/10
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Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
1974 · 7.7/10
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All Quiet on the Western Front
2022 · 7.7/10
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Never Look Away
2018 · 7.7/10
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Alice in the Cities
1974 · 7.7/10
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door
1997 · 7.7/10
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Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
1922 · 7.7/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is number one on the best german movies to watch list?
Das Boot (1981), with a viewer score of 8.1/10.