Time to Live (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1969, Time to Live is a drama film directed by Horst Seemann, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The communist and resistance fighter Lorenz Reger, who after the war put all his efforts in the creation of a socialist German state, learns that he has only a short time left to live. Nevertheless, he wants to take on one last difficult new task: He wants to restructure a large firm which has run deep into the red numbers. In a short amount of time, Reger manages to establish mutual trust between the employees and the new management. Furthermore, he motivates the employees with his personal interest for their concerns.
Who’s in it. Time to Live stars Fred Delmare as Alfred Kalabis, Jutta Hoffmann as Katja Sommer, Erik S. Klein and Gudrun Ritter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Time to Live has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time to Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time to Live (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time to Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Time to Live worth watching?
- Time to Live holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time to Live?
- Time to Live stars Fred Delmare, Jutta Hoffmann, Erik S. Klein, Gudrun Ritter and Monica Bielenstein.
- When was Time to Live released?
- Time to Live was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.
