Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 137 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 4,283 votes) |
The Lives of Others — FAQ
Is The Lives of Others worth watching? The Lives of Others holds a 8.0/10 rating from 4,283 viewers. 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
Who directed The Lives of Others? Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
Who is in the cast of The Lives of Others? It stars Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Thomas Thieme, Hans-Uwe Bauer and more.
Where can I stream The Lives of Others? You can stream The Lives of Others on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Lives of Others release? It released in 2006.
