Where to watch The Captain from Kopenick in Germany
The Captain from Kopenick is streaming on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 2 July 2026.
About The Captain from Kopenick
The Captain from Kopenick is a 1956 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held and Hannelore Schroth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Captain from Kopenick in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, he wants to get a permit to get a job and start anew, but finds that without a job he can't get a permit, and without a permit he can't get a job. Ensnared in the absurd net of Prussian bureaucracy, he can't see any way out. That is, until he enters a thrift shop and spots a Prussian officer's uniform that fits him like a second skin...
Top cast
Heinz Rühmann
Wilhelm Voigt
Martin Held
Dr. Obermüller
Hannelore Schroth
Mathilde Obermüller
Willy A. Kleinau
Friedrich Hoprecht
Leonard Steckel
Adolph Wormser
Friedrich Domin
Zuchthausdirektor
Erich Schellow
Capt. von Schlettow
Walter Giller
Willy Wormser
Wolfgang Neuss
Zuchthäusler Kallenberg
Bum Krüger
Schutzmann Kilian
Joseph Offenbach
Wabschke
Ilse Fürstenberg
Marie Hoprecht, Voigts sister
Maria Sebaldt
Auguste Viktoria Wormser
Edith Hancke
Lieschen, das kranke Mädchen
Ethel Reschke
Pleureusenmieze
Siegfried Lowitz
Kassierer Rosenkranz
Willi Rose
Polizist
Willy Maertens
Prokurist Knell
Wolfgang Müller
Zuchthäusler Puhlke
Balduin Baas
ostpreußischer Grenadier
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Captain from Kopenick in Germany?+
In Germany, you can stream The Captain from Kopenick on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is The Captain from Kopenick on Netflix?+
The Captain from Kopenick is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+.
How long is The Captain from Kopenick?+
The Captain from Kopenick has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in The Captain from Kopenick?+
The Captain from Kopenick stars Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau and Leonard Steckel.
When did The Captain from Kopenick come out?+
The Captain from Kopenick is a 1956 movie directed by Helmut Käutner.
What genre is The Captain from Kopenick?+
The Captain from Kopenick is Comedy and Drama film.
Who directed The Captain from Kopenick?+
The Captain from Kopenick was directed by Helmut Käutner.
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