Die Ironie des Lebens

2024Movie1 h 50 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

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...

Feels like

  • Dark Comedy
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Romantic Revival
  • Melancholy Humor
  • Bittersweet Reunion
  • Terminal Illness
  • Character-Driven
  • Existential Themes

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Directed by
Markus Goller

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Facts

September 5, 2024 · 1 h 50 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
September 5, 2024
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Die Ironie des Lebens?"

Questions about Die Ironie des Lebens

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Where can I stream Die Ironie des Lebens?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Die Ironie des Lebens worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Will Die Ironie des Lebens make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is Die Ironie des Lebens good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Die Ironie des Lebens in English?

German

No, it was made in German.