The Man with the Objective Lens (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, The Man with the Objective Lens is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Frank Vogel, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").
Who’s in it. The Man with the Objective Lens stars Rolf Ludwig as OS alias Martin Marten, Helga Labudda as Anita, Christine Laszar as Maja Meyer and Erich Franz as Schmitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man with the Objective Lens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man with the Objective Lens page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with the Objective Lens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with the Objective Lens (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man with the Objective Lens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man with the Objective Lens worth watching?
- The Man with the Objective Lens holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with the Objective Lens?
- The Man with the Objective Lens stars Rolf Ludwig, Helga Labudda, Christine Laszar, Erich Franz and Monika Hildebrandt.
- When was The Man with the Objective Lens released?
- The Man with the Objective Lens was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.