The Lives of Others
Das Leben der Anderen
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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Where can I watch The Lives of Others in the United States?
The Lives of Others is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others scores 8.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others stars Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, and Thomas Thieme. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck is the director.
How long is The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).
When did The Lives of Others come out?
The Lives of Others was released on March 23, 2006.
Which studio made The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others was produced by Creado Film, Wiedemann & Berg Film, and ARTE in Germany and France.
What was the budget for The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
How much did The Lives of Others make at the box office?
The Lives of Others grossed $77,672,685 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.
What language is The Lives of Others in?
The Lives of Others is in German, and its original title is Das Leben der Anderen.
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