Lola
1981, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Germany in the autumn of 1957: Lola, a seductive cabaret singer-prostitute exults in her power as a temptress of men, but she wants out—she wants money, property, and love. Pitting a corrupt building contractor against the new straight-arrow building commissioner, Lola launches an outrageous plan to elevate herself in a world where everything, and everyone, is for sale. Shot in childlike candy colors, Fassbinder’s homage to Josef von Sternberg’s classic The Blue Angel stands as a satiric tribute to capitalism.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lola
Lola is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Barbara SukowaLola
- Armin Mueller-Stahlvon Bohm
- Mario AdorfSchuckert
- Matthias FuchsEsslin
- Helga FeddersenFräulein Hettich
- Karin BaalLola's Mother
- Ivan DesnyWittich
- Elisabeth VolkmannGigi
- Hark BohmVolker
- Karl-Heinz von HasselTimmerding
- Rosel ZechFrau Schuckert
- Sonja NeudorferFrau Fink
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1981
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer
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What Lola is based on
Lola is adapted from a novel.
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Lola: quick answers
Is Lola worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lola?
Lola runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Lola have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lola. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lola parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Lola yet.
Which OTT platform is Lola on?
Lola is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lola?
If you liked Lola, try The Marriage of Maria Braun, Veronika Voss, Ticket of No Return.
Who directed Lola?
Lola (1981) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Barbara Sukowa, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Mario Adorf.
What is Lola based on?
Lola is adapted from a novel.