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Lola

1981Movie1 h 53 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes93%84%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes93%84%

Summary

Germany in the autumn of 1957: Lola, a seductive cabaret singer-prostitute exults in her power as a temptress of men, but she wants out—she wants money, property, and love.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You're watching with family

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Written by
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer
Produced by
Horst Wendlandt, Wolf-Dietrich Brücker
Music by
Freddy Quinn, Peer Raben

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Facts

August 20, 1981 · 1 h 53 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
August 20, 1981
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
Latin, English, French
Made in
Germany
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Hormone-Addled Teenager, Disappeared Dad, History Repeats +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lola?"

Questions about Lola

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lola?

Criterion

In the United States, Lola streams on Criterion. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Lola worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Lola good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Lola make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Lola in English?

GermanLatinEnglishFrench

No, it was made in German, with some Latin, English, and French.