The Lives of Others

#101 in the all-time ranking · #59 among films

1 Oscar wins · 1 nominations

Age rating

R

Runtime

2h 17m

The Lives of Others is rated R and runs 2h 17m.

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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