Half a Life (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2009, Half a Life is a thriller and drama film directed by Nikolaus Leytner, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman is found raped and bludgeoned to death. Her father can’t reconcile himself with her death, and even less with the fact that the murderer was never found. Half of his life he continues the search. Finally, after more than 20 years, as DNA-analysis becomes a factor in forensic medicine, new perspectives open.
Who’s in it. Half a Life stars Matthias Habich as Peter Grabowski, Josef Hader as Ulrich Lenz, Franziska Walser as Marianne Grabowski and Wolfgang Böck as Max Hauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Half a Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half a Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half a Life tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half a Life (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half a Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half a Life worth watching?
- Half a Life holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Half a Life?
- Half a Life stars Matthias Habich, Josef Hader, Franziska Walser, Wolfgang Böck and Ingrid Burkhard.