Lili Marleen (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, Lili Marleen is a drama, war and romance film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a German singer named Willie who while working in Switzerland falls in love with a Jewish composer named Robert whose family is helping people to flee from the Nazis. Robert’s family is skeptical of Willie, thinking she could be a Nazi as she becomes famous for singing the song “Lili Marleen”.
Who’s in it. Lili Marleen stars Hanna Schygulla as Willie, Giancarlo Giannini as Robert, Hark Bohm as Taschner and Karl-Heinz von Hassel as Henkel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Lili Marleen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lili Marleen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lili Marleen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lili Marleen (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lili Marleen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lili Marleen worth watching?
- Lili Marleen holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lili Marleen?
- Lili Marleen stars Hanna Schygulla, Giancarlo Giannini, Hark Bohm, Karl-Heinz von Hassel and Erik Schumann.
- When was Lili Marleen released?
- Lili Marleen was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.