Hälfte des Lebens (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1985, Hälfte des Lebens is a drama, romance and history film directed by Herrmann Zschoche, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.
Who’s in it. Hälfte des Lebens stars Ulrich Mühe as Friedrich Hölderlin, Jenny Gröllmann as Susette Gontard, Swetlana Schönfeld as Marie Rätzer and Michael Gwisdek as Jakob Gontard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Hälfte des Lebens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hälfte des Lebens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hälfte des Lebens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hälfte des Lebens (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hälfte des Lebens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hälfte des Lebens worth watching?
- Hälfte des Lebens holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hälfte des Lebens?
- Hälfte des Lebens stars Ulrich Mühe, Jenny Gröllmann, Swetlana Schönfeld, Michael Gwisdek and Peter-Mario Grau.
- When was Hälfte des Lebens released?
- Hälfte des Lebens was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.