Hotel Lux (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Hotel Lux is a comedy and drama film directed by Leander Haußmann, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1938 Hans Zeisig, an apolitical comedian, impersonator and cabaret actor, flees with a Russian passport (instead of American, which he would have preferred) from Nazi-Berlin, and finds himself in the legendary Hotel Lux, the 'lost paradise' of the Comintern, in Moscow. Everyone believes that Zeisig is a man named Hansen, Hitler's personal astrologer. But Zeisig quickly realizes that he's gone from the frying pan into the fire. In the Hotel Lux he meets his friends Frida and later Meyer again, still passionate communists. For the three idealists an adventure between love and death begins to run his course.
Who’s in it. Hotel Lux stars Michael Herbig as Hans Zeisig, Jürgen Vogel as Siggi Meyer, Thekla Reuten as Frida von Oorten and Alexander Senderovich as Jeschow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hotel Lux 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 Hotel Lux page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hotel Lux tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hotel Lux (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hotel Lux change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hotel Lux worth watching?
- Hotel Lux holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotel Lux?
- Hotel Lux stars Michael Herbig, Jürgen Vogel, Thekla Reuten, Alexander Senderovich and Valeriy Grishko.
- When was Hotel Lux released?
- Hotel Lux was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.