Die Ironie des Lebens (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2024, Die Ironie des Lebens is a drama and comedy film directed by Markus Goller, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The 67-year-old Edgar is the most successful elderly comedian in Germany. Every evening on stage, he makes fun of everything that concerns older people: failed relationships, ungrateful children, a declining libido, rapidly deteriorating health, general uselessness and imminent death. But as soon as the show is over, what's left is a man who is really lonely and tries to fill his empty evenings with groupies and alcohol. When, after 25 years, he meets his ex-wife Eva again, who is terminally ill with cancer, the two begin to fall in love again against all odds and Eva decides to accompany Edgar on his comedy tour through Germany and Austria...
Who’s in it. Die Ironie des Lebens stars Uwe Ochsenknecht as Edgar, Corinna Harfouch as Eva, Emilia Schüle as Melli and Henning Peker as Kurti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Die Ironie des Lebens 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 Die Ironie des Lebens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Ironie des Lebens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Ironie des Lebens (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Ironie des Lebens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Ironie des Lebens worth watching?
- Die Ironie des Lebens holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Ironie des Lebens?
- Die Ironie des Lebens stars Uwe Ochsenknecht, Corinna Harfouch, Emilia Schüle, Henning Peker and Robert Gwisdek.
- When was Die Ironie des Lebens released?
- Die Ironie des Lebens was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.