The Mistake (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1992, The Mistake is a drama film directed by Heiner Carow, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. It is 1988. Jacob (Gottfried John), from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth (Angelica Domröse) in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob visits her village, someone informs on him and he is deported. Elisabeth knows who begrudges her this love and takes her revenge. Critics note that in this film, director Heiner Carow revisits the themes of his 1972 smash hit, The Legend of Paul and Paula, which became a cult film throughout Germany.
Who’s in it. The Mistake stars Angelica Domröse as Elisabeth Bosch, Gottfried John as Jacob Alain, Dagmar Manzel as Regina Bosch and Katja Paryla as Lilo Utikal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Mistake 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 Mistake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mistake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mistake (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mistake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mistake worth watching?
- The Mistake holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mistake?
- The Mistake stars Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John, Dagmar Manzel, Katja Paryla and Jörg Gudzuhn.
- When was The Mistake released?
- The Mistake was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.