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How I Live Now

2013, English. Directed by Kevin Macdonald.

Love will lead you home

An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.

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Runtime
1h 41m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 986 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch How I Live Now

How I Live Now is streaming on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects, and Warriors and Gangsters in India.

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Released
10 September 2013
Country
Canada, United Kingdom
Written by
Jeremy Brock, Penelope Skinner, Tony Grisoni
countrysidebased on novel or bookpost-apocalyptic futuresurvivalterrorismbased on young adult novel

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What How I Live Now is based on

How I Live Now is based on How I Live Now, a 2004 novel by Meg Rosoff, published by Penguin Books.

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How I Live Now: quick answers

Is How I Live Now worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 986 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is How I Live Now?

How I Live Now runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).

Does How I Live Now have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for How I Live Now. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

How I Live Now parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

How I Live Now is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is How I Live Now on?

How I Live Now is streaming on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects, and Warriors and Gangsters in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like How I Live Now?

If you liked How I Live Now, try Love Me, Vesper, The Survivalist.

Who directed How I Live Now?

How I Live Now (2013) was directed by Kevin Macdonald and stars Saoirse Ronan, George MacKay, Tom Holland.

What is How I Live Now based on?

How I Live Now is based on How I Live Now, a 2004 novel by Meg Rosoff, published by Penguin Books.

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