The Life Before Her Eyes
2008, English. Directed by Vadim Perelman.
Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.
As the 15th anniversary of a fatal high school shooting approaches, former pupil Diana McFee is haunted by memories of the tragedy. After losing her best friend Maureen in the attack, Diana has been profoundly affected by the incident - her seemingly perfect life shaped by the events of that day.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 309 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Life Before Her Eyes
The Life Before Her Eyes is streaming on Magnolia Selects in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vadim PerelmanDirector
- Uma ThurmanDiana
- Evan Rachel WoodYoung Diana
- Eva AmurriMaureen
- Gabrielle BrennanEmma McFee
- Brett CullenPaul McFee
- Oscar IsaacMarcus
- Jack GilpinMr. McClood
- John MagaroMichael Patrick
- Nathalie PauldingAmanda (Teen)
- Maggie LaceyAmanda (Adult)
- Lynn CohenSister Beatrice
- Molly PriceDiana's Mother
Details
- Released
- 2 April 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Emil Stern
- Budget
- $8M
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The Life Before Her Eyes: quick answers
Is The Life Before Her Eyes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 309 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Life Before Her Eyes?
The Life Before Her Eyes runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Life Before Her Eyes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Life Before Her Eyes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Life Before Her Eyes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Life Before Her Eyes is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Life Before Her Eyes on?
The Life Before Her Eyes is streaming on Magnolia Selects in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Life Before Her Eyes?
If you liked The Life Before Her Eyes, try Luckiest Girl Alive, Suburbicon, Shimmer Lake.
Who directed The Life Before Her Eyes?
The Life Before Her Eyes (2008) was directed by Vadim Perelman and stars Uma Thurman, Evan Rachel Wood, Eva Amurri.