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Our Short Life

6.019811h 53mMovieDrama

The fun-loving, 26-year-old architect Franziska Linkerhand (Simone Frost) works for a famous professor. Yet, she feels restrained by her dependence on him and longs to take risks. When her marriage falls apart, she moves to a small town…

DirectorLothar Warneke
WritersLothar Warneke·Regine Kühn

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lothar Warneke

SFSimone Frost
Simone Frost
Franziska Linkerhand
HBHermann Beyer
Hermann Beyer
Schafheutlin
CSChristian Steyer
Christian Steyer
GR
Gottfried Richter
UKUwe Kockisch
Uwe Kockisch
Wolfgang
DKDietrich Körner
Dietrich Körner
Professor Reger
CSChristine Schorn
Christine Schorn
BDBarbara Dittus
Barbara Dittus
DK
Dieter Knust
HS
Helmut Straßburger
AHAnnemone Haase
Annemone Haase
GSGerd Staiger
Gerd Staiger

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Our Short Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Our Short Life?

Our Short Life is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Our Short Life on Netflix?

No, Our Short Life is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Our Short Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Our Short Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Our Short Life for free?

Our Short Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.