The Lives of Others (2006)
Movie 2h 17m ★ 8.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2006, The Lives of Others is a drama and thriller movie. It is directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. The cast includes Werner Daehn, Sebastian Koch and Herbert Knaup. The running time is 2h 17m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.0 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria.
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Cast & crew
- Florian Henckel von DonnersmarckDirector
- Werner Daehnas Einsatzleiter in Uniform
- Sebastian Kochas Georg Dreyman
- Herbert Knaupas Gregor Hessenstein
- Ulrich Tukuras Anton Grubitz
- Hans-Uwe Baueras Paul Hauser
- Martina Gedeckas Christa-Maria Sieland
- Ulrich Müheas Gerd Wiesler
- Thomas Thiemeas Bruno Hempf
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Questions about The Lives of Others
- What genre is The Lives of Others?
- The Lives of Others is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Lives of Others?
- Werner Daehn, Sebastian Koch, Herbert Knaup, Ulrich Tukur, Hans-Uwe Bauer appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Lives of Others?
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck directed The Lives of Others.
- How long is The Lives of Others?
- The Lives of Others runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- Is The Lives of Others worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Lives of Others?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
