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23 000 Lives

2026Movie1 h 52 min

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic–1.6
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic–1.6

Summary

A group of young people sets sail for the Mediterranean to save the lives of refugees — a mission that puts their ideas of law and justice to the test.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Markus Goller
Written by
Michele Cinque, Oliver Ziegenbalg
Produced by
Markus Goller, Oliver Ziegenbalg, Christopher Zwickler
Music by
Volker Bertelmann

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Facts

July 2, 2026 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
July 2, 2026
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream 23 000 Lives?"

Questions about 23 000 Lives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 23 000 Lives?

Netflix

In the United States, 23 000 Lives streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is 23 000 Lives worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.3 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Is 23 000 Lives plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 23 000 Lives in English?

German

No, it was made in German.