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Good Bye, Lenin!

7.520032h 1mRMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorWolfgang Becker
WritersWolfgang Becker·Bernd Lichtenberg
ProducersStefan Arndt·Katja De Bock

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wolfgang Becker

DBDaniel Brühl
Daniel Brühl
Alex
KSKatrin Sass
Katrin Sass
Mother
CKChulpan Khamatova
Chulpan Khamatova
Lara
MSMaria Simon
Maria Simon
Ariane
FLFlorian Lukas
Florian Lukas
Denis
ABAlexander Beyer
Alexander Beyer
Rainer
BKBurghart Klaußner
Burghart Klaußner
Alex's Father
MGMichael Gwisdek
Michael Gwisdek
Klapprath
CSChristine Schorn
Christine Schorn
Ms. Schäfer
JHJürgen Holtz
Jürgen Holtz
Mr. Ganske
JSJochen Stern
Jochen Stern
Mr. Mehlert
SWStefan Walz
Stefan Walz
"Sigmund Jähn"

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Good Bye, Lenin! — streaming FAQ

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Good Bye, Lenin! is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Good Bye, Lenin! on Netflix?

No, Good Bye, Lenin! is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

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No, Good Bye, Lenin! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

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Good Bye, Lenin! is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.