Signs of Life
1968, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded. They are assigned to a small coastal community on the Greek island of Kos while Stroszek recuperates. The men become increasingly stir crazy in their uneventful new assignment. Stroszek eventually goes mad.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Signs of Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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- Released
- 5 July 1968
- Original title
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- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Werner Herzog, Achim von Arnim
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Signs of Life: quick answers
Is Signs of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Signs of Life?
Signs of Life runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Signs of Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Signs of Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Signs of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Signs of Life yet.
Which OTT platform is Signs of Life on?
Signs of Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Signs of Life?
If you liked Signs of Life, try The Fox, All Quiet on the Western Front, The One That Got Away.
Who directed Signs of Life?
Signs of Life (1968) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Peter Brogle, Wolfgang Reichmann, Athina Zacharopoulou.