The Lives of Others
"Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets."
Originally released in 2006. The Lives of Others is a drama/thriller film. directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, and Sebastian Koch
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3,991 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$77.7M
38.8x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $77,672,685
Production Companies
- Creado Film
- Wiedemann & Berg Film
- ARTE
- BR
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others was directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
How long is The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was The Lives of Others released?
The Lives of Others was released on March 23, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lives of Others?
The main cast of The Lives of Others includes Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Thomas Thieme.
Is The Lives of Others worth watching?
The Lives of Others has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 3,991 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.