The Lives of Others

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

Das Leben der Anderen

⭐ 8.0 /10 4,068 votes

March 23, 2006 2h 17m Released

Drama Thriller

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Creado Film
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    DE
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $2,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lives of Others released?

The Lives of Others was released on March 23, 2006.

How long is The Lives of Others?

The runtime of The Lives of Others is 2h 17m.

What genre is The Lives of Others?

The Lives of Others is a Drama, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of The Lives of Others?

The Lives of Others has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Lives of Others?

The Lives of Others is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Lives of Others?

The Lives of Others was directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.

Who stars in The Lives of Others?

The main cast of The Lives of Others includes Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch.

What language is The Lives of Others in?

The Lives of Others is originally in German.