
The Lives of Others
Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets.
In 1983 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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Das Leben der Anderen
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: 2006-03-23
- Runtime: 137 minutes
- Rating: 8.036/10 (3777 votes)
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $77,672,685
- Production Companies: Creado Film, Wiedemann & Berg Film, ARTE, BR
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 6.7549
- Languages: German
Cast & Crew

Martina Gedeck
as Christa-Maria Sieland

Ulrich Mühe
as Gerd Wiesler

Sebastian Koch
as Georg Dreyman

Ulrich Tukur
as Anton Grubitz

Thomas Thieme
as Bruno Hempf

Hans-Uwe Bauer
as Paul Hauser

Volkmar Kleinert
as Albert Jerska

Matthias Brenner
as Karl Wallner

Charly Hübner
as Udo

Herbert Knaup
as Gregor Hessenstein
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lives of Others?▼
The Lives of Others is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2006-03-23.
Who are the main actors in The Lives of Others?▼
The main cast includes Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Thomas Thieme, .
Where can I watch The Lives of Others online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lives of Others is available.
Is The Lives of Others based on a true story?▼
Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets.
What is the IMDb rating of The Lives of Others?▼
The Lives of Others has an IMDb rating of 8.036/10 based on 3777 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Lives of Others?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $77,672,685 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Lives of Others?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Creado Film, Wiedemann & Berg Film, ARTE, BR. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Lives of Others filmed?▼
The Lives of Others was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Lives of Others?▼
The total runtime of The Lives of Others is 137 minutes.
Is The Lives of Others suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Lives of Others?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lives of Others.
Does The Lives of Others have a post-credit scene?▼
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