The Lives of Others (2006)
Original title: Das Leben der Anderen
The Lives of Others is a 2006 German-language drama movie directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe and Sebastian Koch.
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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What is The Lives of Others about?
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.
When was The Lives of Others released?
The Lives of Others was released on 23 March 2006.
How long is The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others runs 2h 17m.
Who made The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others was directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
Where can I watch The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others is available on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Lives of Others
Stream: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
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Cast
- Martina Gedeck as Christa-Maria Sieland
- Ulrich Mühe as Gerd Wiesler
- Sebastian Koch as Georg Dreyman
- Ulrich Tukur as Anton Grubitz
- Thomas Thieme as Bruno Hempf
- Hans-Uwe Bauer as Paul Hauser
- Volkmar Kleinert as Albert Jerska
- Matthias Brenner as Karl Wallner
- Charly Hübner as Udo
- Herbert Knaup as Gregor Hessenstein
- Bastian Trost as Häftling 227
- Marie Gruber as Frau Meineke
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