Lola (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, Lola is a drama and romance film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Germany in the autumn of 1957: Lola, a seductive cabaret singer-prostitute exults in her power as a temptress of men, but she wants out—she wants money, property, and love. Pitting a corrupt building contractor against the new straight-arrow building commissioner, Lola launches an outrageous plan to elevate herself in a world where everything, and everyone, is for sale. Shot in childlike candy colors, Fassbinder’s homage to Josef von Sternberg’s classic The Blue Angel stands as a satiric tribute to capitalism.
Who’s in it. Lola stars Barbara Sukowa as Lola, Armin Mueller-Stahl as von Bohm, Mario Adorf as Schuckert and Matthias Fuchs as Esslin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Lola has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lola tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lola (1981)?
- In US, Lola is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lola worth watching?
- Lola holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lola?
- Lola stars Barbara Sukowa, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Mario Adorf, Matthias Fuchs and Helga Feddersen.
- When was Lola released?
- Lola was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.