Prime VideoThe Lives of Others (2006)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Gerd Wiesler is an officer with the Stasi, the East German secret police. The film begins in 1984 when Wiesler attends a play written by Georg Dreyman, who is considered by many to be the ultimate example of the loyal ci...
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Gerd Wiesler is an officer with the Stasi, the East German secret police. The film begins in 1984 when Wiesler attends a play written by Georg Dreyman, who is considered by many to be the ultimate example of the loyal ci...
Starring Cast
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Primary
The film offers a powerful condemnation of a communist surveillance state, championing individual freedom, privacy, and moral integrity against state oppression, aligning with classical liberal and conservative critiques of totalitarianism.
The movie features traditional casting that accurately reflects its historical setting in 1980s East Germany, without any intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative primarily focuses on the critique of an oppressive surveillance state and universal themes of human dignity and freedom, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Lives of Others' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on the political and personal dramas of surveillance in East Germany, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Lives of Others is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender baselines to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The Lives of Others is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.4
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.2
8.9
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