The Lives of Others
(2006)
8.4
PixlRun
Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets.
Country
Germany
Original language
German
Runtime
2h 17min
Premiere
2006-03-23
Box office
$11,286,112
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Cinematography
Hagen Bogdanski
Editor
Patricia Rommel
Producers
Max Wiedemann, Quirin Berg
Production
Creado Film · Wiedemann & Berg Film · ARTE
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IMDb
8.4
RT
92
Meta
89
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All cast & crew
Martina Gedeck
Christa-Maria Sieland
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
Director
Florian Henckel von DonnersmarckCinematography
Hagen BogdanskiEditor
Patricia RommelProducers
Max Wiedemann, Quirin BergPhotos
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Lives of Others?
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck directed The Lives of Others in 2006.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Lives of Others has an IMDb rating of 8.4/10 from 440,932 votes.
Where can I watch The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others has a runtime of 2h 17min (137 minutes).
How much did The Lives of Others earn at the box office?
The Lives of Others earned $11,286,112 worldwide.