Lili Marleen
1981, German. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
The story of a German singer named Willie, who while working in Switzerland, falls in love with a Jewish composer named Robert, whose family is helping people to flee from the Nazis. Robert’s family is skeptical of Willie, thinking she could be a Nazi as she becomes famous for singing the song “Lili Marleen”.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1981
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Manfred Purzer, Joshua Sinclair, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Box office
- $8.1K
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Lili Marleen: quick answers
Is Lili Marleen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lili Marleen?
Lili Marleen runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Lili Marleen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lili Marleen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lili Marleen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Lili Marleen yet.
Which OTT platform is Lili Marleen on?
Lili Marleen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 January 1981. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lili Marleen?
If you liked Lili Marleen, try Suite Française, Firebird, The History of Love.
Who directed Lili Marleen?
Lili Marleen (1981) was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and stars Hanna Schygulla, Giancarlo Giannini, Mel Ferrer.