The Light_
A portrait of a modern family between collapse and new beginnings dealing with the big issues of our times, in a world that is reeling. Tim, Milena, their almost grown-up twins Frieda and Jon and their illegitimate son Dio - this is the Engels family, who seemingly have nothing left to hold them together when housekeeper Farrah enters their lives. The mysterious Syrian woman puts the Engels' emotional world to an unexpectedly wild test.
Starring
Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, Tala Al Deen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Light was released 1 year ago in 2025.
Overview
A portrait of a modern family between collapse and new beginnings dealing with the big issues of our times, in a world that is reeling. Tim, Milena, their al...
The Light is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 42m.
CAST (20)
Lars Eidinger
Tim
Nicolette Krebitz
Milena
Tala Al Deen
Farrah
Julius Gause
Jon
Elke Biesendorfer
Frieda
Elyas Eldridge
Dio
Toby Onwumere
Karim
MR
Mudar Ramadan
Karim
Joyce Abou-Zeid
Alia
Mido Kotaini
Bader
LB
Linda Belinda Podszus
Anka
Alva Schäfer
Monet
Marius Biegai
Adam Wozniak
Max Kruk
Jan Wozniak
Noel Okwanga
Dieter
AS
Anna Shirin Habedank
Elsa
Daniel Grave
Josef
Merle Collet
Alisa
Larissa Sirah Herden
Leika
TE
Thea Ehre
Lea
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
162 min (2h 42m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (12 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Light about?
A portrait of a modern family between collapse and new beginnings dealing with the big issues of our times, in a world that is reeling. Tim, Milena, their almost grown-up twins Frieda and Jon and their illegitimate son Dio - this is the Engels family, who seemingly have nothing left to hold them together when housekeeper Farrah enters their lives. The mysterious Syrian woman puts the Engels' emotional world to an unexpectedly wild test.
How long is The Light?
The Light has a runtime of 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Who stars in The Light?
The cast of The Light includes Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, Tala Al Deen, Julius Gause, Elke Biesendorfer.
What is the rating of The Light?
The Light has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama