The Lives of Others Ending Explained: Plot and Final Scene Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Lives of Others, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Lives of Others (2006) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
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
About The Lives of Others
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Lives of Others?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Lives of Others?
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
Is this The Lives of Others guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



