Lara (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 2019, Lara is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Jan Ole Gerster, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Lara's 60th birthday, and she has every reason to celebrate: this evening, her son Viktor will be giving the most important piano concert of his career. Lara was, after all, the one who'd mapped out and driven his musical career. Yet Viktor has been unreachable for weeks and nothing indicates that Lara will be welcome at his debut performance. Without further ado, she buys up all the remaining tickets and hands them out to everyone she meets. The more Lara strives to make the evening successful, however, the more events get out of control.
Who’s in it. Lara stars Corinna Harfouch as Lara, Tom Schilling as Victor, Volkmar Kleinert as Prof. Reinhoffer and André Jung as Mr. Czerny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Lara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lara tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lara (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lara worth watching?
- Lara holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lara?
- Lara stars Corinna Harfouch, Tom Schilling, Volkmar Kleinert, André Jung and Gudrun Ritter.
- When was Lara released?
- Lara was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
