Good Bye, Lenin! (2003)
Good Bye, Lenin! is streaming in Germany on Disney Plus, Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Good Bye, Lenin! has pulled the kind of numbers most German films never see. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 2,698 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 121 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Disney Plus, Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 1m on it?
2h 1m of German comedy, leaning drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 2,698 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 1m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Check rating |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Wolfgang Becker
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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