Where to watch The Third Generation in United States
Can I watch The Third Generation in United States? Yes — you can stream The Third Generation in United States on Criterion Channel.
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open The Third Generation there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is The Third Generation streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
About The Third Generation
The Third Generation is a 1979 German-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The cast is led by Harry Baer, Hark Bohm, Margit Carstensen. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Third Generation was produced by Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren, and Pro-ject Filmproduktion and made in Germany. It was released on May 30, 1979, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Release date
- May 30, 1979
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren, Pro-ject Filmproduktion
The Third Generation cast & crew
The Third Generation was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
The cast features Harry Baer as Rudolf Mann, Hark Bohm as Gerhard Gast, Margit Carstensen as Petra Vielhaber, Eddie Constantine as P. J. Lurz, Jürgen Draeger as Hans Vielhaber, and Udo Kier as Edgar Gast.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peer Raben, cinematography is by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and it was produced by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Harry Baer.
Is The Third Generation worth watching?
The Third Generation holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 51 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, The Third Generation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Third Generation
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Cast of The Third Generation
Harry Baer
Rudolf Mann
Hark Bohm
Gerhard Gast
Margit Carstensen
Petra Vielhaber
Eddie Constantine
P. J. Lurz
Jürgen Draeger
Hans Vielhaber
Udo Kier
Edgar Gast
Volker Spengler
August
Hanna Schygulla
Susanne Gast
Bulle Ogier
Hilde Krieger
Günther Kaufmann
Franz Walsch
Claus Holm
Opa Gast
Raúl Gimenez
Paul
The Third Generation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Third Generation in United States?
The Third Generation is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Third Generation on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Third Generation is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Third Generation in?
The Third Generation is originally in German, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Third Generation?
The Third Generation runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Third Generation rated?
The Third Generation is rated NR. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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