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The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

2006 · Movie · 137 min · ★ 8.0

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Plot, cast and details

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.

Rated RDirector: Florian Henckel von DonnersmarckDramaThriller
  • 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