Where to watch The Devil's General in Germany
The Devil's General is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About The Devil's General
The Devil's General is a 1955 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa and Karl John. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 46 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Devil's General in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
The adaptation of the eponymous play by Carl Zuckmayer tells the story of renegade general Harras of the German Luftwaffe, who during WWII openly criticizes the Nazi regime. As a consequence, he is put under surveillance, and even imprisoned for a brief period of time. Still remaining outspoken, Harras realizes the horrific dimensions of this hopeless and injust war waged by Germany.
Top cast
Curd Jürgens
Gen. Harry Harras
Viktor de Kowa
SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz
Karl John
Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch
Marianne Koch
Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Waltraut 'Pützchen' Mohrungen
Camilla Spira
Kammersängerin Olivia Geiss
Albert Lieven
Oberst Friedrich Eilers
Paul Westermeier
Otto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Generaldirektor Hugo Mohrungen
Harry Meyen
Leutnant Hartmann
Bum Krüger
Hauptmann Lüttjohann
Beppo Brem
Hauptmann Pfundtmayer
Werner Fuetterer
Baron von Pflunck
Robert Meyn
Generalleutnant von Stetten
Joseph Offenbach
Hauptsturmführer Zernick
Wolfried Lier
Kellner Detlev
Erica Balqué
Anne Eilers
Reinhold Nietschmann
Geschäftsführer Otto
Wolfgang Neuss
Polizei-Fotograf
Horst Beck
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Devil's General in Germany?+
In Germany, The Devil's General is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Devil's General on Netflix?+
The Devil's General is not on Netflix in Germany right now.
How long is The Devil's General?+
The Devil's General has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who stars in The Devil's General?+
The Devil's General stars Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch and Eva Ingeborg Scholz.
When did The Devil's General come out?+
The Devil's General is a 1955 movie directed by Helmut Käutner.
What genre is The Devil's General?+
The Devil's General is Drama and War film.
Who directed The Devil's General?+
The Devil's General was directed by Helmut Käutner.
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