The Lives of Others
2006, German. Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Florian Henckel von DonnersmarckDirector
- Martina GedeckChrista-Maria Sieland
- Ulrich MüheGerd Wiesler
- Sebastian KochGeorg Dreyman
- Ulrich TukurAnton Grubitz
- Thomas ThiemeBruno Hempf
- Hans-Uwe BauerPaul Hauser
- Volkmar KleinertAlbert Jerska
- Matthias BrennerKarl Wallner
- Charly HübnerUdo
- Herbert KnaupGregor Hessenstein
- Bastian TrostHäftling 227
- Marie GruberFrau Meineke
Details
- Released
- 23 March 2006
- Original title
- Das Leben der Anderen
- Country
- Germany, France
- Written by
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $78M
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The Lives of Others: quick answers
Is The Lives of Others worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 4,358 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does The Lives of Others have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lives of Others. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lives of Others parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lives of Others is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lives of Others on?
The Lives of Others isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lives of Others?
If you liked The Lives of Others, try Two Lives, Alone in Berlin, The Tunnel.
Who directed The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others (2006) was directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and stars Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch.