The Lives of Others (movie 2006) - Where to Watch & Attention

Q: Where can I watch "The Lives of Others" online?

You can currently stream "The Lives of Others" on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. To rent, check Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube. To buy, visit Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Which streaming service has "The Lives of Others"?

"The Lives of Others" is available on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. You can also rent it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.

Q: Where can I stream "The Lives of Others" for free?

"The Lives of Others" is not currently available for free streaming. You'll need a subscription to Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel or can rent/buy it digitally.

Q: Where can I rent or buy "The Lives of Others" digitally?

You can rent "The Lives of Others" on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Is "The Lives of Others" based on a true story?

No, there has been no suggestion that "The Lives of Others" is based on a true story.

Q: What sub-genres does "The Lives of Others" belong to?

The Movie has the following sub-genres: artists' life, berlin wall, berlin, germany, blackmail, cold war, communism, corrupt agent, corrupt government, corruption, east germany, escape from communism, espionage, freedom of speech, german democratic republic, germany, government, heartbreak, house search, interrogation, noble sacrifice, persecuted writer, political corruption, political thriller, soviet union, stasi, surveillance, surveillance state, suspenseful, systemic corruption.

Q: What is the rating of "The Lives of Others"?

The Movie is rated 8.4/10 on IMDb (446,951 votes), 80% on TMDB (3,966 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89/100 on Metacritic.

Q: When was "The Lives of Others" released?

The Movie was released on June 6, 2006.

Q: What was the budget of "The Lives of Others"?

The movie had a budget of $2,000,000.

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Drama Thriller

17+•Mar 23, 2006•France, Germany•2h 17m

Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Budget: 2 000 000 $•Domestic: 11 286 112 $•Foreign: 66 386 573 $

Language German

W2TCH 86% Excellent

Won 1 Oscar. 80 wins & 38 nominations total

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Martina Gedeck

Christa-Maria Sieland

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Budget:	2 000 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	11 286 112 $
Foreign Box Office:	66 386 573 $
Worldwide Box Office:	77 672 685 $
Profit:	+75 672 685 $
Country:	France, Germany
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
W2TCH Rating:	86% Excellent
Length:	2 h 17 min

Alternative title:	The Lives of Others
Release year:	2006
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 80 wins & 38 nominations total
Director:	Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Type:	Movie