Quick Info
- Year
- 2006
- Director
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Duration
- 137 min
- Language
- DE
- Country
- DE
- Budget
- $2M
- Box Office
- $78M
External Ratings
IMDb8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes80%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Lives of Others
Our Rating
8.1/10
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8.2/10
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7.8/10
7.6/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.1
Acting
8.2
Direction
8
Cinematography
7.8
Music
7.6
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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