Movie

Life Is All You Get

★ 6.6(44)19971h 55m

Life Is All You Get is streaming on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Life Is All You Get

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Wolfgang Becker
Release date: 1997-03-20
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Senator Film

About Life Is All You Get

Life Is All You Get is a 1997 movie in the Romance, Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Wolfgang Becker, starring Jürgen Vogel, Christiane Paul and Ricky Tomlinson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life Is All You Get in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After he loses his job, his father, and his girlfriend, Jan's life is a shambles. Then suddenly he meets freakish street musician Vera, and a bittersweet romance unfolds...

Cast

Jürgen Vogel

Jan Nebel

Christiane Paul

Vera

Ricky Tomlinson

Buddy

Christina Papamichou

Kristina

Martina Gedeck

Lilo

Armin Rohde

Harri

Rebecca Hessing

Jenni

Meret Becker

Moni

Andrea Sawatzki

Sylvia

Heino Ferch

Hoffmann

Ludger Pistor

Bestatter

Richy Müller

Theo

Themes & keywords

new loveberlin, germanyescapepolicestreet riotsslaughterhouse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life Is All You Get in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Life Is All You Get on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Life Is All You Get on Netflix?+

Life Is All You Get is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is Life Is All You Get?+

Life Is All You Get has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Life Is All You Get?+

Life Is All You Get stars Jürgen Vogel, Christiane Paul, Ricky Tomlinson, Christina Papamichou and Martina Gedeck.

When did Life Is All You Get come out?+

Life Is All You Get is a 1997 movie directed by Wolfgang Becker.

What genre is Life Is All You Get?+

Life Is All You Get is Romance, Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Life Is All You Get?+

Life Is All You Get was directed by Wolfgang Becker.