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The Mistake

4.719921h 44mMovieDrama

It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob visits her village, someone informs on him…

DirectorHeiner Carow
WritersHeiner Carow·Wolfram Witt

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Mistake isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Heiner Carow

ADAngelica Domröse
Angelica Domröse
Elisabeth Bosch
GJGottfried John
Gottfried John
Jacob Alain
DMDagmar Manzel
Dagmar Manzel
Regina Bosch
KPKatja Paryla
Katja Paryla
Lilo Utikal
JGJörg Gudzuhn
Jörg Gudzuhn
Reimelt
GSGünter Schubert
Günter Schubert
DKDirk Kummer
Dirk Kummer
CHChristine Harbort
Christine Harbort
GK
Gertraud Kreissig
ES
Erika Straßburger

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The Mistake — streaming FAQ

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Is The Mistake on Netflix?

No, The Mistake is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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The Mistake isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.