Good Bye, Lenin!
Directed by Wolfgang Becker · 2003 ·
Is Good Bye, Lenin! worth watching?
Yes. Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as ¡Adiós Lenin! Adeus, Lênin! グッバイ、レーニン！ 굿바이, 레닌 再见列宁 再見列寧！ Elveda Lenin! กูดบาย เลนิน!
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Where to watch Good Bye, Lenin! by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
Not ideal for
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Is Good Bye, Lenin! worth watching?
Yes — Good Bye, Lenin! earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Becker's tragicomic reunification fable balances satire and sonly devotion with perfect pitch.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Good Bye, Lenin! about?
A son hides the fall of the Berlin Wall from his fragile socialist mother, reconstructing the GDR in their apartment as capitalism arrives outside.
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Critic Reviews
Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) Review: A Lie Told Out of Love
★★★★½
Good Bye, Lenin! is Wolfgang Becker's tragicomedy about a son who hides reunification from his mother, and a tender, funny portrait of a country that vanished.
Yes. It is a warm, clever tragicomedy that works as family drama and as history, ideal for viewers who like their laughs with an ache underneath.
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Good Bye, Lenin!: frequently asked questions
Is Good Bye, Lenin! worth watching?
Yes. Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Good Bye, Lenin!?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Catchplay in Indonesia; Wavve in South Korea; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Good Bye, Lenin!?
Good Bye, Lenin! runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
What is Good Bye, Lenin! rated?
Good Bye, Lenin! is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 14A in Canada and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Good Bye, Lenin!?
Good Bye, Lenin! is directed by Wolfgang Becker and stars Daniel Brühl, Katrin Saß, Chulpan Khamatova.
What is the Metascore for Good Bye, Lenin!?
Metacritic's Metascore for Good Bye, Lenin! is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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