Good Bye, Lenin! (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2003, Good Bye, Lenin! is a comedy and drama film directed by Wolfgang Becker, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Alex Kerner's mother was in a coma while the Berlin wall fell. When she wakes up he must try to keep her from learning what happened (as she was an avid communist supporter) to avoid shocking her which could lead to another heart attack.
Who’s in it. Good Bye, Lenin! stars Daniel Brühl as Alexander 'Alex' Kerner, Katrin Sass as Christiane Kerner, Chulpan Khamatova as Lara and Maria Simon as Ariane Kerner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Good Bye, Lenin! has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $79.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Bye, Lenin! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Bye, Lenin! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Bye, Lenin! (2003)?
- In US, Good Bye, Lenin! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Good Bye, Lenin! worth watching?
- Good Bye, Lenin! holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Good Bye, Lenin!?
- Good Bye, Lenin! stars Daniel Brühl, Katrin Sass, Chulpan Khamatova, Maria Simon and Florian Lukas.
- When was Good Bye, Lenin! released?
- Good Bye, Lenin! was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.