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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
WritersWerner Heiduczek·Wolfram Witt

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KanopyKanopy
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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

Which OTT platform streams The Mistake?

The Mistake is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Mistake on Netflix?

No, The Mistake is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Mistake on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Mistake isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Mistake for free?

The Mistake is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.