The Lives of Others

Name: The Lives of Others
Released: 2006-03-23
Rating: 8

8.0/10 (4,253)

·2006· 137 min

Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

"Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets."

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.

Where to Watch

Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel

Trailer

Cast

Martina Gedeck

Christa-Maria Sieland

Ulrich Mühe

Gerd Wiesler

Sebastian Koch

Georg Dreyman

Ulrich Tukur

Anton Grubitz

Thomas Thieme

Bruno Hempf

Hans-Uwe Bauer

Paul Hauser

Volkmar Kleinert

Albert Jerska

Matthias Brenner

Karl Wallner

Charly Hübner

Udo

Herbert Knaup

Gregor Hessenstein

Bastian Trost

Häftling 227

Marie Gruber

Frau Meineke

In brief

The Lives of Others (2006) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 8.0/10 from 4,253 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 17min. You can stream it on: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lives of Others online?

The Lives of Others is available on the following streaming services: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Lives of Others?

The Lives of Others runs 137 minutes (2h 17min).

What rating does The Lives of Others have?

The Lives of Others has an average rating of 8.0/10 based on 4,253 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Lives of Others from?

The Lives of Others was released in 2006.